[pct-l] Oregon PCT in June

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

No permits needed.

If there is any significant snow around Sisters/Santiam Pass, I'd suggest 
that you detour NW on the old Oregon Skyline Trail #3491 (aka The Santiam 
Lake Trail)  through the Eight Lakes Basin instead of climbing up around 
Three Fingered Jack.  This lovely alternate route is reached 1.4 miles north 
of the Santiam PCT trailhead parking lot. It stays low, has lots of lakes, 
and rejoins the PCT just south of Milk Creek, thereby avoiding the 6400 foot 
saddle north of Three Fingered Jack. Santiam Lake makes a great camping 
spot. I haven't hiked this route since the fire last year so you might want 
to check with the USFS for an update.

Be advised, you will have to descend a semi-permanent snow field at 6900 
feet on the north face of Park Ridge immediately north of Jefferson Park. I 
hit a huge snow field there in late August. Route finding across Jefferson 
Park can be tricky as there are dozens of use paths criss-crossing it and 
signs were almost non-existent when I was there many years ago. You are 
aiming for the big ridge to the north as you enter JP - it runs E-W across 
your vision so head in that general direction. You should be able to see the 
PCT climbing E-W up the south face of the ridge.

Wandering Bob.









> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Wright" <dwright@direct.ca>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:17 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Oregon PCT in June
>
>
>>I am planning an Oregon hike from Section F (Santiam Pass) through Section 
>>G
>> (Bridge of the Gods) and look for any comments on:
>> * suggestions from those who know this stretch of the PCT
>> * a start date of June 7th; any trail concerns to be aware of with the
>> snowpack or high water levels?
>> * what permits are needed for this stretch?
>> * are there others in this zone around the same time frame?
>> * will you with knowledge/intent be at Trail Fest in April?
>>
>> David