Post by: Smossy on May 06, 2013, 03:30:46 PM
Let me know what you think. Runs a little long but Its worth it. Was a great 3 season day.
Enjoy
Pack Forest, Wa - Gopro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePgYgSexW2U#ws)
Post by: jkhbuchanan on May 09, 2013, 03:24:04 PM
Post by: Becky on May 09, 2013, 03:38:40 PM
That looks like a really cool and fun hike. Where exactly is it if you don't mind saying.
It's out in Eatonville, there's a LOT of different random hikes in there, not really visible trail heads but it's open to explore.
Pack Forest Map/Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=pack+forest+eatonville,+wa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=pack+forest+eatonville,+wa&cid=0,0,13517505174265719332&sa=X&ei=0CSMUcikJ4j-4APVh4CACg&ved=0CI0BEPwSMAA)
Post by: toothfangclaw on May 16, 2013, 12:14:47 PM
Post by: lastmk8 on May 16, 2013, 01:47:39 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 16, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
Post by: Alchase on May 16, 2013, 02:13:29 PM
Not Packwood, Packwood is on HWY 12 east of Randle.
Nice easy day hike
Post by: Becky on May 16, 2013, 02:23:22 PM
I wouldnt park at those falls if i was you. I saw two tow trucks towing four vehicles out of there not too long ago. Crossing those tracks is private property until you get to the other side. Just a heads up. But if you come in from the main entrance youd be ok.
Thanks for the heads up, didn't even know there was parking anywhere around there. We came in from main entrance/pack forest public entrance.
Just an FYI, that is U W Pack Forest, outside Eatonville.
Not Packwood, Packwood is on HWY 12 east of Randle.
Nice easy day hike
Lol he knows now.. he tried to edit but the video would have to be re-uploaded to YouTube >_< when we first found the hike online (can't remember if it was alltrails or wta) it had "pack wood" for Mashel Falls :dunno: but yea haha.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 16, 2013, 02:43:18 PM
Post by: Smossy on May 16, 2013, 03:16:02 PM
I wouldnt park at those falls if i was you. I saw two tow trucks towing four vehicles out of there not too long ago. Crossing those tracks is private property until you get to the other side. Just a heads up. But if you come in from the main entrance youd be ok.Park at what falls? We hike 4 miles before we even get to the falls from the charles pack forest entrance. Its public and has a parking area with forest signs, just says to watch for ticks. :tup:
Post by: jackmaster on May 16, 2013, 03:19:14 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 16, 2013, 10:53:04 PM
Post by: NWBREW on May 17, 2013, 02:32:46 AM
Post by: Smossy on May 17, 2013, 12:47:46 PM
The area you went is the right spot. On the other side of the railroad track is a pull out outside eatonville were most try to come in and get towed. Most are lazy and they try to take a shortcut and pay the price.Youch that would suck. To be stuck out there with no ride lol.
Post by: akirkland on May 23, 2013, 08:34:26 PM
Post by: TheHunt on May 23, 2013, 08:58:55 PM
That movie brings back great memories... I posted that link on my FB page which instantly created a fire storm.
Thanks...
Post by: Smossy on May 23, 2013, 11:41:48 PM
I grew up in Eatonville. When I was a kid we rode our bikes to those falls when it was all owned by the Don Murphy. He had a "Rock Festival" back in the 70's. As young boys we hiked into those falls from the Beaver slide trail and watched the naked female hippies swimming at the falls. A few dudes died there as well jumping off the falls and not quiet making it. Those ponds use to hold trout not sure if they still do. Back in the late 70's we rode our dirt bikes all over that place. Back then you could ride your motorcycles all through there to La Grande up to Alder get gas and come back through a different path.Sounds like some great memories. Glad I could help you reminisce! Hope everyone liked it. :tup:
That movie brings back great memories... I posted that link on my FB page which instantly created a fire storm.
Thanks...
There will be more to come down the road.
Post by: TheHunt on May 24, 2013, 06:34:04 AM
Post by: blindpig on July 19, 2013, 09:32:39 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 07, 2013, 06:31:00 PM
I grew up in Eatonville. When I was a kid we rode our bikes to those falls when it was all owned by the Don Murphy. He had a "Rock Festival" back in the 70's. As young boys we hiked into those falls from the Beaver slide trail and watched the naked female hippies swimming at the falls. A few dudes died there as well jumping off the falls and not quiet making it. Those ponds use to hold trout not sure if they still do. Back in the late 70's we rode our dirt bikes all over that place. Back then you could ride your motorcycles all through there to La Grande up to Alder get gas and come back through a different path.
That movie brings back great memories... I posted that link on my FB page which instantly created a fire storm.
Thanks...
We used to fish those ponds as a kid, then when we became teenagers we would climb the cliffs and do a little jumping for a rush. The wifes family used to own that property i have heard some good stories that make me wish i was born a little earlier.
we have caught fish in the creek below the falls as well. nothing big but fun for sure.
Post by: Sportfury on August 18, 2013, 03:46:13 PM
To go along with the stories when my grandpa was a teenager (mid 1930's) him and his brother were sent out to find a neighbor who had gone fishing in the area and hadn't come back. They found him at the bottom of the falls dead (not sure if they are those falls or not, but I am assuming they are). His fishing pole was laying there with him and when they picked it up there was a big trout on the end of the line. Every time he told me that story he always ended it with that is the way he would like to go.
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM
3 Doors down - Running out of days.
3 Doors down - Runaway.
3 Doors down - Live for today.
:tup:
Sad story, But like you said - If your gonna go, that's one way I wouldn't mind going. We really enjoy it out there. Just haven't visited since late winter/early spring. We don't like to hike in the heat.