[pct-l] Sec. H - Trout Lake and Wind River Ranger Stationaddress/phone

[m.karon at attbi.com (Marshall Karon)]

Although this is a long section, most folks carry enough for the whole
section. Doing the road walk can cut 1-2 days.

Found these reference on the Web (don't you love it!) via US Postal Service
site. The "town" is really just a cross road, so I don't know what the 6
miles West means. There is a ranger station close to this junction. Don't
know where the PCT is from that point- someplace toward Mt. Adams. Probably
lightly traveled roads - expect to hike into and out. Give them a call.
Check the hours.

      6.0 mi W   Trout Lake Main Office, 509-395-2108, 2393 Highway 141,
Trout Lake, WA 98650 [Approx]


Have this note about another ranger station at Carson (near Panther Creek)
that is said to accept packages:

Wind River Ranger Station

1262 Hemlock Rd, Carson, WA, 98610

(509) 427-3200.


This is just north of Carson WA and less than a mile south of the PCT trail.




Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Karon" <m.karon@attbi.com>
To: "judson" <judsonb@internetcds.com>; "pctl"
<pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sec. H - White Pass to Cascade Locks


> The Goat Rocks section is one of the most beautiful of the whole trail -
as
> long as it is clear. You really feel like you are on a knife edge. Camp
near
> the high point near Old Snowy and just beyond the Packwood Glacier (going
> south). About a day from White Pass.
>
> The Packwood Glacier can be icy - for me on two occasions the most
dangerous
> of the whole 2650 miles. It is short, but if you must go across and don't
> have an ice axe, wait until the snow softens up (if it will). I did it in
> running shoes and a rock. Oh my! You also could go over the top with
little
> trouble (just exertion).  However, in other years there is no problem. The
> spot is short (100 yards or less).
>
> Bears? they scare off if they are around. Mice? they eat through tents.
> Wouldn't worry about the creatures.
>
> There can be some tricky stream crossings if there is high water, but not
> bad. Should be enough drinking water.
>
> There is a post office, restaurant in Trout Lake. Folks have stopped.
> Thought I had the post office info, but can't find it. I read about it on
> this list.
>
> Section from Panther Creek to Columbia: you choose either the road (short
> but hard surface) or the trail (lots of ups and downs with few really good
> scenic views). Your choice.
>
>
> Marshall Karon
> Portland, OR
> m.karon@attbi.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "judson" <judsonb@internetcds.com>
> To: "pctl" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 11:54 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Sec. H
>
>
> > In perusing my August options, I have been considering doing Sec. H. in
> > Washington southbound from White Pass to the Columbia River. I have a
few
> > questions for those of you "in the know":
> >
> > * Do you have any anecdotal, general advice for this section?
> > * Is this a "hang your food", "canister your food", or "don't worry
> > about it" kinda place? I'm used to OR, which mostly falls into the last
> > category.
> > * My 15-20 mpd aren't going to get my through this section without a
> > resupply or some really creative packing. I noticed that where the trail
> > crosses rd. 23, near Mt. Adams, the maps indicate that Trout Creek,
> > presumably a small town, is only 11 mi. south. Has anyone ever tried to
> use
> > this as a resupply point? Does it even have a post office? Is there
enough
> > traffic on that road to hitch?
> > * What kinds of precautions/equipment would you recommend for the Goat
> > Rocks/Packwood Glacier area? No problem, or more like the Khumbu
Icefall?
> >
> > I thank you in advance for all your help and feedback.
> >
> > See you on the trail!
> >
> > Judson Brown
> > "Pounder"
> > Ashland, OR
> >
>
>
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