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Around the West Side of 3-fingered Jack
ByMichael Goatbells September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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…

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Day Hikes

Around the East Side of 3-fingered Jack
ByMichael Goatbells September 13, 2025September 13, 2025

Fires and smoke made finding a good hike difficult, but with an overnight permit for Santiam Pass (PCT), I had options. Deciding last minute to take the east side of 3-Fingered Jack on Old Summit trail I set the objective of reaching Canyon Creek Meadows above Jack Lake. Some of this route, I had done…

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