+TotemLake Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) I finally posted pix to my Purgatory log. I don't know, but it seems I'm seeing a lot of Criminal activity. Edited October 17, 2006 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Any hikes lined up for the end of October or start of November? Still trying to make it out to one, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Well, I was thinking of doing Marmot Pass or maybe Tubal Cain this weekend. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 OK, I've decided to hike back in to Klone Lake (if the road is open) with Ironman114 to do some fishing. Quote Link to comment
+...The Girl Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Something about that plan sounds fishy. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Wish I could join y'all on this one. I could use some fishing pointers. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 OK, I've decided to hike back in to Klone Lake (if the road is open) with Ironman114 to do some fishing. Well, the road up to Klone Lake was closed so Ironman114 showed me where Elk Lake in the Olympic National Park is instead. It was an incredible hike up the Humpnoochee Pass Trail, along a long abandoned logging road, and down an old trail to the lake. Much of the logging road is overgrown and parts are totally washed away. The washed away parts make it somewhat challenging, we had to kick toe holds in the steep hillside to keep from sliding down to our deaths. The lake is beautiful, and we caught a few angry trout. We ended up hiking out in the darkness to the trailhead and a couple cold Heinekens. The only thing missing was a geocache or two. There are two out there now though. We saw fish, crawdads, birds, a deer, and a cougar. The bear poo we saw had lots of fur in it, and since people aren’t furry, those bears don’t eat people. Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) We mighta got out before dark if we hadn't tossed so many boulders down the slides. On the return across the slide with my pic above I almost went down the mountain too when a rock slid out from under me and I had to scramble for better footing! One of the best weekends this summer despite the blisters on both feet again. P.S. The pic of the steep stuff is where the road is. Well used to be, under all that rock. Edited October 23, 2006 by ironman114 Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 So far it looks like Saturday is supposed to be the better of the two weekend days, partly cloudy and 57°. I'm thinking of heading up to the Greenwater Lakes and from there possibly either Lost Lake or Echo Lake. I've done the caches but haven't fished any of them. If there's any interest, I'll work up a show-time at the trailhead, if not, I'll crawl out of bed and head up whenever I feel like it. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 So far it looks like Saturday is supposed to be the better of the two weekend days, partly cloudy and 57°. I'm thinking of heading up to the Greenwater Lakes and from there possibly either Lost Lake or Echo Lake. I've done the caches but haven't fished any of them. If there's any interest, I'll work up a show-time at the trailhead, if not, I'll crawl out of bed and head up whenever I feel like it. Bummer. This is Halloween weekend and I have things to do. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 November's hike: I have in mind to do Lime Kiln Trail just outside of Granite Falls. From trailhead to the last cache is 3.4 miles but the hunt will be just a little longer. There are 7 caches to be had. That almost makes this a cache machine! With exception of turkey day, I'm open to any weekend. I'll go along with the majority requested date and I will be there rain or shine. Quote Link to comment
+Belleterre Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 With the exception of turkey day and turkey day weekend, I'd be interested in going. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) Bookmarked and open to suggestions. Edited October 26, 2006 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm looking at Saturday, November 11 to do this hike. Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 11th is great for me I'm glad you pick another fine weekend that I will be free to join the hike of the month. See every one there. I had thought about trying to grab a FTF when the caches on this trail first came up I never did and they have been on my to do list ever since. Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Duplicate post Edited October 30, 2006 by Square Bear Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm looking at Saturday, November 11 to do this hike. On the way down to the Grand Canyon on that date... any chance of this weekend? If not with the big group, anyone interested in having a splinter group doing it this weekend? cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) I'm looking at Saturday, November 11 to do this hike. On the way down to the Grand Canyon on that date... any chance of this weekend? If not with the big group, anyone interested in having a splinter group doing it this weekend? cheers, Poppa J I purposfully left the date open for the past 4 days waiting for someone to chime in on a date that works best for them. Hearing/seeing nothing, I got the OK from she who must be respected on my proposed date before posting here. I'm now obligated for this coming weekend for other things. Sorry! Edited October 30, 2006 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+nickzeke Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Mt. Osbaldi (I think that is how you spell it) (take the cabin creek exit off I-5) Is a great hike. Next time I am up there I will put a cache. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Just a quick note and bump. I'm watching the flood reports closely to see if the TH remains accessible. Rain or shine, I plan on being there at 8 AM. Floods and slides... well that's a different story. I will post trailhead coordinates later this week and bump this again on Friday night. Quote Link to comment
+Belleterre Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Huh - for some reason I read right over the post with the date for Lime Kiln. Put me on the *probably going* list for now. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Huh - for some reason I read right over the post with the date for Lime Kiln. Put me on the *probably going* list for now. Well I'm out. With the flooding in the area that displaced 12 people out of the Robe Canyon (which is where we would be hiking), it just doesn't seem prudent to push through a high crisis area. The following weekend is out for me as well as all of turkey weekend. So November is a no go for me. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Huh - for some reason I read right over the post with the date for Lime Kiln. Put me on the *probably going* list for now. Well I'm out. With the flooding in the area that displaced 12 people out of the Robe Canyon (which is where we would be hiking), it just doesn't seem prudent to push through a high crisis area. The following weekend is out for me as well as all of turkey weekend. So November is a no go for me. As one that has done this hike before I can tell you that the entire trail is well above the river level, even at flood stage. All the caches should be high and dry. The OTHER robe trail on the other hand is at river level and most likely inaccessable. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) edited to say.... jeep issues are now keeping me home. Edited November 9, 2006 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Bookmarked and open to suggestions. Due to weather concerns and (my) vehicle issues, this hike is being bumped for consideration to the first or second weekend of December. How about a show of hands on which one you would like to do this on? Team Jac'd? Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 First weekend is the best for me, but may be able to make the second one work if I had to. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'm in for the first weekend as well. I might have a couple of new people joining on the hike as well! Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm in for the first weekend as well. I might have a couple of new people joining on the hike as well! As long as my rehab goes fine on my ankle and I don't reinjure it, I should be fine for that. cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I am going to say a tentitive yes. I will see next week but I think I should be able to go. Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I am going to say a tentitive yes. I will see next week but I think I should be able to go. So are we still looking at going on Saturday? cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 I will be there. I'm planning on a start time of 9AM unless someone wants to start earlier. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I will be there. I'm planning on a start time of 9AM unless someone wants to start earlier. ok stupid me, but where are we meeting again? Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I think I will try to make it this time. Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I will be there. I'm planning on a start time of 9AM unless someone wants to start earlier. ok stupid me, but where are we meeting again? Good question Andrew... and what should we expect of the trail? Also, with the recent snow and flooding, are there any routes we should avoid to and from there? cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) The trailhead is located near GCT4TT - Pepper Cache. You can get an idea of what we'll find on this trail from this link and this link. This link has the driving directions. robecanyon.org also has some good information, but it seems to be down for now... probably flood related. I'm told this particular trail would have been good to hike even during the flooding because it is on the higher side of the river. Nothing I've read has indicated the way to the TH is closed. I will add with the high saturation the area has taken, mudslides are a possibility. Edited November 29, 2006 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I haven't been on a good hike in several weeks! How long do you think this hike will take? About 4 hours? Need to be back in Kent by 3:30. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) Oops, duplicate post. Edited November 29, 2006 by Prying Pandora Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 I haven't been on a good hike in several weeks! How long do you think this hike will take? About 4 hours? Need to be back in Kent by 3:30. RWW timed it as a 2 hour hike going in so 4 hours isn't unreasonable. Of course, that's also presuming cooperative weather and trail conditions. So far, Saturday is predicted to be clear weather, but you know how that changes by the hour. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I haven't been on a good hike in several weeks! How long do you think this hike will take? About 4 hours? Need to be back in Kent by 3:30. RWW timed it as a 2 hour hike going in so 4 hours isn't unreasonable. Of course, that's also presuming cooperative weather and trail conditions. So far, Saturday is predicted to be clear weather, but you know how that changes by the hour. That sounds doable, then. As long as the road getting there is passable, Plaidguy and I are in! Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I will be there. I'm planning on a start time of 9AM unless someone wants to start earlier. ok stupid me, but where are we meeting again? Good question Andrew... and what should we expect of the trail? Also, with the recent snow and flooding, are there any routes we should avoid to and from there? cheers, Poppa J November 20, 2005 - Lime Kiln TrailElevation Gain: ~500 ft Time: 4 hours (RT) Distance (RT): 7 miles Difficulty: Easy {sigh} I've been wanting to do this hike for quite a while now. {bigger sigh} Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I haven't been on a good hike in several weeks! How long do you think this hike will take? About 4 hours? Need to be back in Kent by 3:30. RWW timed it as a 2 hour hike going in so 4 hours isn't unreasonable. Of course, that's also presuming cooperative weather and trail conditions. So far, Saturday is predicted to be clear weather, but you know how that changes by the hour. That sounds doable, then. As long as the road getting there is passable, Plaidguy and I are in! Seeing as LandRover and PP & PG are heading from this area up to Granite Falls, any chance you guys want to save the envirnment and carpool? As far as I know, its me and KidAce for our family. cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Additional: Weather is looking clear, but cold for the hike. http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USWA0171.html cheers, Poppa J Quote Link to comment
lucyandrickie Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 We're thinking to join in and do some cache maintenance along the way. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 We're thinking to join in and do some cache maintenance along the way. Awesome! Thanks for the weather update Poppa! Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I can't make it. Have date with the DMV instead. Hope that y'all have a good hike, and that Penny gets to eat some more snow. Quote Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I have a bad case of cabin fever. I'll have to ask my mommy if I can go outside and play. Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Have fun guys and I wish I could make it with ya. I have a NASTY COLD and have to work also:( Maybe next month! Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Bummer. Hope that cough medicine you took tonight helps ya. Just a quick reminder, I'll be there at 9AM. Aim for aproximate coordinates and look for a white jeep grand cherokee laredo with a broken antenna and a taz devil on the tailgate. N48° 4.557' W121° 55.904' Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Bookmarked and open to suggestions. Lime Kiln Trail finished in five hours. Yup, that's 3 in and 2 out. Lot's of blow downs and landslides to get over, under and around and it was FUN! There were 10 of us plus my geopuppy, and the day was in our favor. Lots of pictures were taken. I'll post the group picture later on tonight. Thanks for joining me on this guys! Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 What a great day and a great group, can't wait until next month Quote Link to comment
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