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hike: Tomlike Mountain via Ant Hill Trail

July 19, 2020

An unmarked trail leads to the long ridge and summit of Tomlike Mountain, located between Mount Hood and the Columbia River, with views from Mount Rainier to Mount Jefferson.

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hike: Boulder Ridge + Huckleberry Mountain (late fall)

November 17, 2019

Wanting a good conditioning hike on a foggy and rainy day, we got a little more adventure than we anticipated when it got pitch dark for the last two miles of our hike.

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hike: Mount Hood – McNeil Point

September 22, 2019

September is a great time to hike to McNeil Point on Mount Hood! 11.2 miles 2,600 ft gain  

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snowshoe: Old Salmon River Trail

February 17, 2019

Snowshoeing next to the Salmon River in an old-growth rainforest.

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hike: Clackamas River Trail

December 30, 2018

Shuttle hike on the Clackamas River Trail: Fish Creek to Indian Henry trailhead

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hike: Old Salmon River Trail

November 25, 2018

The Old Salmon River Trail is located near Mount Hood and the small town of Welches, Oregon. This is an easy trail that’s great for a quick getaway, with plenty of lush green eye candy in the form of moss and ferns. 

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backpack: Mount Hood – Burnt Lake & East Zigzag Mountain

October 13, 2018

A friend and I wanted to get in one last backpacking trip before the season ended, so we decided to spend two nights at Burnt Lake, located on the west side of Mount Hood.

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hike: Tomlike Mountain via PCT & Herman Creek Trails

June 23, 2018

Beginning at Wahtum Lake, we hiked to the narrow open ridge and summit of Tomlike Mountain.

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hike: Boulder Ridge + Huckleberry Mountain (early summer)

May 26, 2018

This is a great conditioning hike, with a lot of elevation gain that isn’t too difficult. May is a good time to see rhododendrons and bear grass in bloom.

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