Pacific Crest Trail: Part 1

Mount Hood looks stunning from up here on Table Mountain. I was informed by a frankly terrified-looking day hiker that black bears were seen up here last night. I’m proceeding with caution and will update you if I encounter them. 🐻🗻☀️

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Pacific Crest Trail: Part 2

I’m really enjoying the views of Mount Adams. One of my goals this summer is to backpack near the volcano. I fell in love with it on the peak of Old Snowy. If you didn’t know it’s mid-May you would think it’s summer. I had a great time meeting and camping with @intrepidhero. We didn’t see the aurora per se but we saw a late night greenish sky. Felt lighter out.

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Pacific Crest Trail: Part 3

I explored the unmaintained Two Chiefs Trail on the way out of the forest. Saw some unique views of Table Mountain from the south. Had to turn back at Greenleaf Creek because there was no way to cross without getting soaked. It was great to be back out exploring new areas along the PCT.

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Here are some more bonus photos from my weekend along the Pacific Crest Trail in section H.
One last batch of photos. This weekend I plan to explore the next 25-mile section north on the PCT for the first time. The following weekend the weather is looking good for an out and back of the Rogue River Trail.
@andrewbriscoe Always enjoy your hiking photos. Don't forget Memorial Day is the 27th with its concomitant increase in the numbers of folks heading outdoors.
@bosquebill Glad you enjoy them! I won’t forget. I have the advantage of starting the trail before the sun comes up Friday morning so I will be ahead of the pack the whole trip. 😁 Hopefully anyway. I also usually stop hiking by 3 p.m. so I usually get any spot I want.