[pct-l] Some questions on Hwy 138 to Cacade Locks

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Don't worry about bears. But, watch out for those tiny flying critters:
bring bug juice.

Believe the guide book regarding water, but I haven't been up there this
year. Water needs depends on the weather. Many lakes in the southern
section.

Think on-trail signups for permits are OK. Some areas in the Sisters around
Obsidian Falls have restricted camping and need permits. Camp on either
side, although the prettiest places are in the restricted area.

Stop at Big Lake Youth camp for a meal (between McKenzie and Santiam Pass).
Take the PCT high route over Three Fingered Jack rather than go into the
alternate to the lakes.

Stop in to see Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. Go through Paradise Park after
the Zig Zag River (takes you up high and is very scenic - a little longer
but worth it - I'd camp in that area).

Take the Eagle Creek Trail from either Indian Springs or Whatum Lake to the
Gorge, and then walk the bicycle trail to Cascade Locks - this is at the end
of your trek.

Walk across the Columbia on the Bridge of the Gods (and back). What a way to
end!

Enjoy!

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

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Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 8:03 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Some questions on Hwy 138 to Cacade Locks


> My son and I are going to be starting on this section this coming
Thursday.
> We'd welcome advice on:
>      - varmints (any bear or other big guy issues?)
>      - latest on water supplies (has it been a dry or wet summer so far?
> Data book sources reliable?)
>      - rules of thumb on how much water to carry per person per day
(assuming
> wet camp at night)
>      - permits
>      - anything else you think might be good for us to know
>
> Thanx!
>
> Larry
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