Post by: Carl on May 28, 2014, 11:54:30 AM
Their goal here: someplace beautiful and hopefully not too crowded.
They mentioned going to the Olympic National forest. I’m thinking that won’t be a real wilderness experience because, if I’m not mistaken, you have to camp in one of the Nat. Forest camp grounds.
Would they be better off hitting a wilderness area?
Could some of you hikers throw out some suggestions? I know it’s all subjective.
Thanks very much,
Carl
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 28, 2014, 11:56:49 AM
Post by: Carl on May 28, 2014, 12:16:56 PM
What level of toughness are we talking? You could always do the PCT from Snoqualmie to Stevens or Stevens to Stehiekien(sp). That way you will see alot of country.
They're both very fit.
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 28, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 28, 2014, 12:19:11 PM
Post by: Carl on May 28, 2014, 12:33:23 PM
Why not the Olympic National Park? The Enchanted Valley would be a good hike.
Certainly not ruling it out. I’m just not familiar with the hiking/camping part of it. I’ve only camped at the Lake Quinault Lodge. :chuckle: Your suggestions are greatly appreciated. :tup:
They will only have one shot at this and I’m trying to give them some options.
Thanks for all input,
Carl
Post by: snowpack on May 28, 2014, 12:42:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 12:44:41 PM
What level of toughness are we talking? You could always do the PCT from Snoqualmie to Stevens or Stevens to Stehiekien(sp). That way you will see alot of country.
This is where I'd be.
70 miles of amazing scenery. A great adventure, especially for a couple east coasters. They'd have to hump it pretty good to get done in 4 days. I'm going to do it when I have 5 days. That way there's time to explore, sight see, fish, whatever.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 28, 2014, 12:48:04 PM
Post by: dmv9 on May 28, 2014, 12:58:03 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 28, 2014, 01:02:08 PM
Post by: Curly on May 28, 2014, 01:05:40 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 01:13:45 PM
Have them go up Mt Adams. There are several threads on this site with pics of a Mt Adams adventure. :tup:
That's a 2 day trip if you're out of shape like me. The young athletic guys were round tripping it in 1 day.
Great trip, an awesome adventure, but not a 4 day trip and it's usually really crowded. The snow will probably suck too at that time making it real hard to walk in the soft, squishy melting stuff.
Post by: Curly on May 28, 2014, 01:16:31 PM
Post by: scottcrb on May 28, 2014, 01:21:09 PM
Another good one would be the Pasayten Wilderness. I'd go to the east side of it. Have them do some research on Cathedral Lakes and Horseshoe Basin. It probably wouldn't be as crowded as the Pacific Crest Trail.:yeah:
thats what i want to do.
Post by: Carl on May 28, 2014, 01:22:49 PM
In a day or 2, I'll package them all up and send them to the guys for their research.
Carl
Post by: snowpack on May 28, 2014, 01:24:48 PM
Another good one would be the Pasayten Wilderness. I'd go to the east side of it. Have them do some research on Cathedral Lakes and Horseshoe Basin. It probably wouldn't be as crowded as the Pacific Crest Trail.If it were after the middle of the month they could get some good bear hunting in there too.
Post by: Carl on May 28, 2014, 01:31:58 PM
Another good one would be the Pasayten Wilderness. I'd go to the east side of it. Have them do some research on Cathedral Lakes and Horseshoe Basin. It probably wouldn't be as crowded as the Pacific Crest Trail.If it were after the middle of the month they could get some good bear hunting in there too.
He wants to go bear hunting but I don't want to bring that up - I can't afford to buy him an out of state big game license! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on May 28, 2014, 01:45:51 PM
Post by: 4T on May 31, 2014, 12:33:17 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on May 31, 2014, 02:45:55 PM
Horseshoe basin is one of my favorite spots in pasayten. 6 miles in from iron gate trailhead with only 900 feet in elevation increase and that is pretty much the last 1/4 mile. Smith lake is a cool lake to call home for a day or so. I think the forest service let the cabin burn in the fire a few years back. Saw one of the biggest bucks I've ever seen in there.
Some friends and I are heading to Horseshoe Basin in September. I've never been there or anywhere in the Pasayten yet and am excited. We're going early Sept. so not hunting but I'll be scouting for sure.
Post by: 4T on May 31, 2014, 07:33:58 PM
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Post by: acnewman55 on August 12, 2014, 03:16:00 PM
Why not the Olympic National Park? The Enchanted Valley would be a good hike.
:yeah:
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 12, 2014, 03:58:40 PM
So, in brief, I have not done the PCT trail that is mentioned, but last summer my gf and I did 4 days and saw Jade lake, about a 10 mile hike from the trailhead at the end of salmon la sac road. Then we went up past tuck lake to Robin lakes, where we saw several goats. If I had to do one of them, I'd do Robin lake because there's more hiking once you get up there. Heck you could even stay at Tuck the first night and then power up to Robin the second night. There are great lookouts above Robin lake.
I would advise against national parks and instead stay in national forests. The park rangers, designated camping sites, ranger station reservations... are all a pain in the butt. I'd be happy to elaborate more if you're interested. Doing both Jade and Robin lakes in one sitting is 30+ miles. Doing just one would be more like ~20 miles total.
Post by: bowhiker on September 30, 2014, 09:26:14 PM
Okay, I had something big written up and then firefox crashed >:(
So, in brief, I have not done the PCT trail that is mentioned, but last summer my gf and I did 4 days and saw Jade lake, about a 10 mile hike from the trailhead at the end of salmon la sac road. Then we went up past tuck lake to Robin lakes, where we saw several goats. If I had to do one of them, I'd do Robin lake because there's more hiking once you get up there. Heck you could even stay at Tuck the first night and then power up to Robin the second night. There are great lookouts above Robin lake.
I would advise against national parks and instead stay in national forests. The park rangers, designated camping sites, ranger station reservations... are all a pain in the butt. I'd be happy to elaborate more if you're interested. Doing both Jade and Robin lakes in one sitting is 30+ miles. Doing just one would be more like ~20 miles total.
Where are these lakes? This area looks beautiful and a trip I would like to do.
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 30, 2014, 10:33:46 PM
Where are these lakes? This area looks beautiful and a trip I would like to do.
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It is off of Salmon La Sac road out of Cle Elum. As for the lakes, look them up on google maps in that area. There are many, these are just some of the several. Great place to hike around.
Post by: DJ_Mack on March 11, 2015, 08:15:39 AM