Category Archives: Backpacking

Trip reports, hike descriptions, planning resources, links and maps for destinations primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

Kalalau Trail Solo Hike – July 25-26, 2012

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ploss

My family and I regularly vacation in Hawaii, having previously visited Maui and the big island. This year, we decided to repair ourselves to the garden island of Kaua’i, renowned for its stunning geography and fantastic features including the Waimea … Continue reading →

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Wildwood Trail: Done in a Day!

Posted on July 25, 2010 by ploss

Awakening at O’dark-thirty on Saturday morning (actually 4:30am), I set off to fulfill my goal to day hike the entire Wildwood trail in Portland, OR, totaling just a hair over 30 miles. Given that none of my family members could even be bothered with this … Continue reading →

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Training Hike: Herman Creek to Casey Creek Camp Out/Back

Posted on January 26, 2010 by McLovin

Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 8.5 mile out-and-back on Herman Creek Trail #406 to Casey Creek Camp. January 2010. Continue reading →

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Proposed Hike: Nick Eaton Ridge via Wy’East, Herman Creek Loop

Posted on January 24, 2010 by McLovin

Proposed Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 48.6 mile loop from Eagle Creek, through Benson Plateau via Wy’East, on PCT to Herman Creek Bridge, Nick Eaton Ridge to Herman Creek Trail (at Tomlike Mountain junction), back to PCT/junction of Eagle Creek. Continue reading →

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Wahtum Lake – Herman Creek Loop

Posted on January 18, 2010 by McLovin

Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 32 mile loop from Wahtum Lake, along the PCT through Benson Plateau, back along Herman Creek trail to Wahtum Lake. September 2009. Continue reading →

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Northeastern Olympics Loop: Solo

Posted on September 17, 2009 by ploss

2009 Trip Planning For the last year, I’ve been planning our annual, week-long backpacking adventure with my mates McL and Franken. Planning involved numerous gear purchases chronicled here, including a new sleeping bag, pad, cape, steripen, etc. Training included numerous … Continue reading →

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