[pct-l] Oregon PCT Section Hike 2006

[raeba at lycos.com (M A)]

I think I'll be hiking nobo, so I'd rather cut off the unnecessary days in CA. I'd rather end my hike at the Bridge of the Gods.

I'll do some extra digging around to see just how hard it is to have someone drop me off at the CA/OR TH via those dirt roads.

Thanks.


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shutterbug steiner" <shutterbugg313@yahoo.com>
> To: "M A" <raeba@lycos.com>, pct <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Oregon PCT Section Hike 2006
> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 15:51:02 -0800 (PST)
> 
> 
> I hiked the Eagle Creek trail and thought the scenery was great and 
> did not notice the climb.  As for total elevation accumalation .... 
> I think it is a wash when you are talking about that many miles.  A 
> good starting point is
>    http://www.pctplanner.com/file.php
>    very helpful for general planning.
> 
>    As for THOSE dirt roads - it is only another two days of hiking 
> to get to Seide and you can wait at the PCT oasis (campground) 
> rather than hanging out on a dirt road that will be next to 
> impossible to get to.
> 
>    SB
> 
> M A <raeba@lycos.com> wrote:
>    Thanks Shutterbugg for all the helpful info...
> 
> Which direction has less elevation climbs - NOBO/SOBO?
> 
> I know that the Eagle Creek alternative route is a fairly steep 
> climb going southbound, and I know that the last couple of days of 
> CA is a climb )NOBO into OR)... Either direction, I'll probably get 
> dropped off/picked up near the CA/OR border (via those dirt roads).
> 
> Raeba
> 
> 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Shutterbug steiner" To: "M A" , pct
> 
> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Oregon PCT Section Hike 2006
> > Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:27:26 -0800 (PST)
> >
> >
> > I hiked Oregon southbound in just over three weeks last August. 
> > ZERO rain ZERo mosquitos, and great tread, good views. The year 
> > prior same time frame I did WA and ran into MANY who were soaked 
> > late AUGUST. I did not waste any time and did not do a zero or 
> > even a nero day until Ashland.
> >
> > The CA/OR border is in the middle of NOWHERE but can be found if 
> > you are willing to drive on dirt roads close to forever, I think 
> > the guidebooks talk about either ending or beginning in Ashland 
> > or Siede.
> >
> > As for waterless stretches, I found no issues if you follow the 
> > guide book and Yogis book. The longest stretch was S of Crater 
> > Lake and it was maybe two 15 mile stretches between water. Not a 
> > big deal if you are prepared. I also did the PAMELIA ALTERNATIVE 
> > route instead of 3 Finger Jack. Lots more water and berry's but 
> > not PCT caliber tread.
> >
> > The trail was being rerouted S of Crater Lake so the guidebooks 
> > and the signs were not cooresponding. The signs.guidebooks are 
> > usually geared for the Nbounders. If you follow the maps you can 
> > see what they were attempted to do. More of making an Alternative 
> > route the real PCT sort of thing.
> >
> > Only time I saw bears was in the Marble Mountains in NCAL --- 
> > most do not bear bag.
> >
> > I'd repeat the Sisters and Mt Jefferson and do a lot of NON PCT 
> > hiking - lake summiting and hiking the Eastern Side.
> >
> > Shutterbugg
> >
> > M A wrote:
> > Hi, I'd like to know what the best time (on average) is for 
> > hiking the OR PCT. I want to avoid the mosquitoes and snow! So, I 
> > guess July (and earlier) is out. So, is it easy for most to 
> > complete the OR section in 3 weeks? I don't want to run, and I 
> > think I'd have to hike an average of 21 m.p.d to make it in 3 
> > weeks.
> >
> > Also, how much of the California PCT do I have to hike, since the 
> > CA/OR PCT border is in the wilderness?
> >
> > Is the OR section 450 miles?
> >
> > Are there any very difficult areas (generally speaking)?
> >
> > Are there waterless stretches (normal years...no drought)?
> >
> > Are there any places where the trail is not marked well or non-obvious?
> >
> > Are bear bags needed in many places (e.g. S. Oregon)?
> >
> > What's your absolute favorite part of the OR PCT? Sisters? Eagle Creek?
> >
> > What's the part you disliked the most?
> >
> > Thanks a lot......... I know that's a lot of questions, but you 
> > know how it is.......
> >
> > Raeba
> >
> >
> >
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