[pct-l] Planning planning!

[Sabrina Harrison]

JZ - would the WA hike be okay in late July/early August? Looking for a hike just like that. I have one week in 2017 and trying to find a good spot to section hike. 
Thanks!
Sabrina :)

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> On May 3, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Jennifer Zimmerman <jenniferlzim at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I know you prefer Northern CA-OR, but my first suggestion would be the ~70
> miles between Trout Lake and White Pass in WA (mile 2237 - 2305).  Mt.
> Adams, the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and the Knife's Edge are all spectacular
> and made for an incredible few days of hiking. Best views since the
> Sierra.  If this distance is too short for your week-long trip you could
> extend it past White Pass and finish up at the eastern entrance of Mt.
> Rainier NP (an extra 30 miles).  This stretch would likely best be tackled
> in August or later since it's very exposed in parts.
> 
> If you're still committed to Northern CA, I'd recommend the 100 miles
> between I-5/Castle Crags and Etna Summit (mile 1506-1606) - though I'm not
> aware if this area has been directly affected by fires in recent years.
> This stretch had great views and was not too steep if I remember
> correctly.  The Russian Wilderness especially is worth seeing.  If 100
> miles is too long for a week's trip, you could start ~20 miles up the trail
> from I-5 as there are various trailheads/parking areas sprinkled around.
> 
> Happy hiking - hope you have a wonderful trip!
> 
> 
>> On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 8:32 PM, Rod Belshee <rbelshee at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Crater Lake provides a spectacular view along the lake rim, in the middle
>> of a rather boring section hiking through a dry pine forest. It might be a
>> great spot to meet someone to zero, but is not so great of a place for more
>> than a day hike along the rim. YMMV.
>> 
>> Rod “Steady” Belshee
>> hikepaddle.blogspot.com
>> 
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