On this four day trip at Mount Adams, we camped at Killen Creek and hiked to High Camp and Foggy Flat.
On this four day backpacking trip to Hunts Cove in Mount Jefferson Wilderness, we setup a basecamp at Hanks Lake and day hiked up to the Pacific Crest Trail and Shale Lake.
After being stopped by high water in January, I returned to hike more of this trail next to the Little North Santiam River.
December is a great time to hike at Silver Falls State Park. The lodge and park entrance are all dressed up for the holidays, water levels are higher in the waterfalls, and there are far fewer crowds.
Two night backpacking trip to Jefferson Park in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
A hike along the Little North Santiam River, with old sawmill and mine equipment and the town of Jawbone Flats.