Weekend Gem- The Quartz Loop
Need a little break from the crowds or a little bit of solitude? Well, the Dark Divide is the answer, with miles of lonely old growth forests and quiet ridge lines abound. Over the last couple of years, I have been exploring this wilderness area’s trails and discovered abundant wildlife, huckleberry fields and marvelous views […]
One Day Wilderness-June Lake and Loowit
June Lake is one of the easiest and most rewarding hikes I know about in the Mt. St Helens area. Take I-5 north to exit 21, Woodlawn and make a right to the lovely town of Cougar. Turn left on paved road 83 and then a left at the June Lake sign, the whole trip […]
One Day Wilderness-Elk Meadows
My One Day Wilderness posts are designed for great day hike/overnight ideas for folks that have limited outdoor time. Drive Hwy. 26 to 35 and then past Mt. Hood Meadows to Clark Sno Park on the left, about an 1.1/2 hours from Portland. A moderate 3.4 mi. trail leads to the Elk Meadows, a […]