Nothing like midwest thunderstorms to bring weirdly unstable air, clouds and wonderful sunrises. Before the sunrise, a few clouds, and a sliver of a moon … As the sun rose, different clouds rolled in and the sun went back and forth behind them. As it came above the treetops, the redness followed And then, …….
The morning was cold and in some places frost. My hike at Mt. Pisgah started around 11:30 after breakfast and warmer weather. Just past the North TH in the shade some frost lingered and spider webs were magic If there was any question about fall’s arrival, the thistle sealed the deal On the other hand,…
A late morning start at Mt Pisgah under grey skies, leaving the North TH around 11:30. Rain was threatened, but weather peeps said after dinner. I had no objective other than spend time on the hill as far away from other humans as possible. Fall has landed in Willamette Valley and summer’s last holds are…
Looking for a good hike with miles, elevation gain but little driving from the Valley? Alpine Trail out of Westfir is a great choice. A full harvest moon greeted me as I pulled out of the driveway at 5:30 … a quick 45 minute drive to the cleanest and safest trailhead in Willamette National Forest,…
When you live in Eugene and you need a good outdoor walk, but you do NOT want to walk on cement … Pre’s Trail. I went around 10 miles this morning leaving home around 6:00 and returning at 9:00; the key – 8 miles on bark dust! (feet cushions) Those soft trails were so welcome…
After yesterday’s good hard rain, all the weather peeps said that Tuesday, Sept 30 would be clear until 2pm when the rains come again. A perfect time to hike Ridgeline between storms – an often occurrence in fall and winter. My objective was to get a good set of miles and elevation gain, too. Sunrise…
That was the view from Pisgah cross the valley to Spencer Butte. Three of us – partner, her sister and I – considered a quick Spencer Butte jaunt, but decided Pisgah would be better – fewer people, more trail options and safer parking. We parked in north TH around 9:00 and headed up trail 3…
With Hwy 242 closed from Foley Ridge Fire, and PCT SOBO from Willamette Pass impacted by Emigrant Fire, another PCT hike north of Willamette Pass checked the boxes: <1.5 hour drive; decent miles; a climb and vista; and a bonus, covering some OR PCT miles not yet walked. This hike’s objectives: close the non-walked PCT…
Last week’ hike was around the east side of Jack on Old Summit trail to Canyon Creek Meadows. Yesterday’s hike went around the WEST side of Jack on PCT from Santiam Pass to Wasco Lake at Minto Pass. Between the two hikes I hiked completely around Jack both directions except the .9 mile between Wasco…
When you wake up in the morning just unwilling to drive a long distance, Spencer Butte is just so close … especially worth considering after recent rains softened up that hard gravel path. Alpine Trail and Hardesty Mt were discarded as too far to drive … I crossed the Mt Baldy meadows without a headlamp…
