+AndrewRJ Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 As an alternative (for those who don’t like the long drive) is the threefer, Lake Serene Mine, The Bride's Booty at Bridal Falls, and Welcome Houston!. The last one might still be under the snow, but I can bring the metal detector. Even if you don’t find the Welcome, the Lake Serene area is awesome this time of year. There are almost constant avalanches that you can hear and feel. I might go along just because I want to explore the mine some more. In that same area is the Wallace falls SP, that is suposed to be quite good as well. But a backup sounds like it might be needed for sure. Crazy weather this year. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok, there's a couple of suggestions out. I'm requesting a quick vote by all who are interested to stretch their legs to ascertain the preferred hike . Each of these day hikes has an overnight option: Boulder River (an easy 4.5 mile hike to the intended camp site) Bridal Falls (a short hike on a highly engineered trail which means lots of ladders - no camping within 1/4 mile of the lake) Duckabush trail to 5 mile camp (no geocaches to find, but Criminal is working towards hiding one in the area). A majority vote by 8AM Thursday morning will be the deciding factor. It isn't quite the challenge as the French Peak was intended to be, but you can't always predict what Mother Nature has in store. I intend to overnight to test some new gear I bought, recharge my batteries and commune with nature. Finding a cache is not nearly as critical as the time away from the daily grind is. Day hiking visitors to the camp will be more than welcome. I will also be working on my survival fire craft skills. If I'm successful, I might even have a pot of coffee going. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok, there's a couple of suggestions out. I'm requesting a quick vote by all who are interested to stretch their legs to ascertain the preferred hike . Each of these day hikes has an overnight option: Boulder River (an easy 4.5 mile hike to the intended camp site) Bridal Falls (a short hike on a highly engineered trail which means lots of ladders - no camping within 1/4 mile of the lake) Duckabush trail to 5 mile camp (no geocaches to find, but Criminal is working towards hiding one in the area). A majority vote by 8AM Thursday morning will be the deciding factor. It isn't quite the challenge as the French Peak was intended to be, but you can't always predict what Mother Nature has in store. I intend to overnight to test some new gear I bought, recharge my batteries and commune with nature. Finding a cache is not nearly as critical as the time away from the daily grind is. Day hiking visitors to the camp will be more than welcome. I will also be working on my survival fire craft skills. If I'm successful, I might even have a pot of coffee going. My vote would be for Bridal Falls Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 were as mine would be for Boulder River Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok maybe the falls wouldn't be so bad and some thing different Hike Report Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) I'm not going to vote, since my plans are fixed. My intentions are to do the hide at Big Hump on the Duckabush Trail, tent at 5ive mile camp, and then hike out. I'll prolly stop for some fishing at Ranger Hole for a while before I drive home. Edited May 22, 2007 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 So far we're looking at a day hike to the falls and lake. After further communication with Criminal, there is no place to really camp in the area. Does anybody know of any trail camping sites nearby? I hate the idea of not being able to take advantage of my kitchen pass for the weekend. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 There's a new TR for Lake Serene here, it looks like a lot of the snow is melting out. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 That just confirms the decision to not go to French Peak if it looks like that at 2500 feet... Anyway, the current plan is to hit Lake Serene Mine, The Bride's Booty at Bridal Falls, and Welcome Houston! as a day hike. This is a heavy use trail so carpooling is preferred. I'll be meeting (location to be determined) up with SquareBear to drive in. Afterwards, the current plan will see us heading to Boulder River to camp overnight near your Boulder River cache. This destination is subject to change pending further cache description inspections for a more localized drive. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sounds like a good plan, but be aware that this is a heavy weekend for hikers and backpackers, especially in the Cascades. The small campsite at the end of the Boulder Trail might be occupied buy the time you get down there so have a plan to make a site of your own. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 That just confirms the decision to not go to French Peak if it looks like that at 2500 feet... Anyway, the current plan is to hit Lake Serene Mine, The Bride's Booty at Bridal Falls, and Welcome Houston! as a day hike. This is a heavy use trail so carpooling is preferred. I'll be meeting (location to be determined) up with SquareBear to drive in. Afterwards, the current plan will see us heading to Boulder River to camp overnight near your Boulder River cache. This destination is subject to change pending further cache description inspections for a more localized drive. You guys are more than welcome to park a car or two at my place in Monroe if you like. If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you coords. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 That just confirms the decision to not go to French Peak if it looks like that at 2500 feet... Anyway, the current plan is to hit Lake Serene Mine, The Bride's Booty at Bridal Falls, and Welcome Houston! as a day hike. This is a heavy use trail so carpooling is preferred. I'll be meeting (location to be determined) up with SquareBear to drive in. Afterwards, the current plan will see us heading to Boulder River to camp overnight near your Boulder River cache. This destination is subject to change pending further cache description inspections for a more localized drive. What time do you plan on being a the TH? I'm going to be doing the Lake Serene Mine for my 2000th find. I will be carpooling with Poodleranch, Prying Pandora and Plaidguy. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Landrover, thats kinda why I sugested it. I wanted to go on the hike and celebrate with you at the same time. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked Edited May 25, 2007 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked PM and Email on the way to you and Ray. I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked PM and Email on the way to you and Ray. I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. Thank you sir! I hope you do come! As for holding anybody up, this trail is going to command rest stops for everybody I think. Quote Link to comment
+CurmudgeonlyGal Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. michelle Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 ...and the weekend just keeps getting better. My boss just gave us half the day off to start early. WOOT! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 ...and the weekend just keeps getting better. My boss just gave us half the day off to start early. WOOT! Mine said she wasn't going to be watching me if I wanted to sneek out... Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked PM and Email on the way to you and Ray. I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. What the… Every HOM I’ve been on has been three or four hikers, tops. This is starting to sound like the kind of party I can’t resist. Quote Link to comment
+CurmudgeonlyGal Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) But he waited for you at the top, didn't he? He knew who had the food. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) But he waited for you at the top, didn't he? He knew who had the food. Yabut if I want to be there when speed demon Cathy finds the cache, either they'll have to wait, or I have to start early...I've walked with these people before...they don't walk, they jog. Edited May 25, 2007 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked PM and Email on the way to you and Ray. I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. What the… Every HOM I’ve been on has been three or four hikers, tops. This is starting to sound like the kind of party I can’t resist. Follow the herd... Follow the herd.... I agree this is shaping up to be quite a group. I always want to make it to more of these hikes but usually I have something double booked that takes president. Glad I can make it this time. Anything needed for parking, like a NWFS pass? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) But he waited for you at the top, didn't he? He knew who had the food. Yabut if I want to be there when speed demon Cathy finds the cache, either thry'll have to wait, or I have to start early...I've walked with these people before...they don't walk, they jog. not this time, if they do hurry, there will be a good sized group in the back. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) But he waited for you at the top, didn't he? He knew who had the food. Yabut if I want to be there when speed demon Cathy finds the cache, either thry'll have to wait, or I have to start early...I've walked with these people before...they don't walk, they jog. not this time, if they do hurry, there will be a good sized group in the back. We could just tie a rope around her and me...that would keep her from going too fast. Wow my speeling is badd today. Edited May 25, 2007 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, finally got this worked out. We'll be meeting at the TH at 9AM. Overnight plans have changed to Sunset Mine for the overnight stay. Anybody is welcome to join us for the day or the night. Allanon, I'm going to take you up on your gracious offer and leave my Jeep. SB and I will need coordinates. I'm looking forward to watching LR find his #2000 at Lake Serene! Bookmarked PM and Email on the way to you and Ray. I may be out of my mind, but I may just do the hike to the LS Mine cache too for the LR 2000th...but if I go I'll probably leave the trail head a little earlier so I don't hold anyone up. We'll see how I feel later. What the… Every HOM I’ve been on has been three or four hikers, tops. This is starting to sound like the kind of party I can’t resist. Follow the herd... Follow the herd.... I agree this is shaping up to be quite a group. I always want to make it to more of these hikes but usually I have something double booked that takes president. Glad I can make it this time. Anything needed for parking, like a NWFS pass? Cache page says a NWFS Pass is required. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The beauty of group hiking (with this group) is that no one person sets the pace for everyone, Allanon. I second that. Just ask my dog. When we hiked Colonel Bob with a group of cachers, he made it to the summit about an hour before I did. (The traitor.) But he waited for you at the top, didn't he? He knew who had the food. Yabut if I want to be there when speed demon Cathy finds the cache, either thry'll have to wait, or I have to start early...I've walked with these people before...they don't walk, they jog. not this time, if they do hurry, there will be a good sized group in the back. We could just tie a rope around her and me...that would keep her from going too fast. Wow my speeling is badd today. Slow and steady is my motto, although I usually have to remind myself of that a couple of times. Until the down hill part that is, then I have no problem keeping up. I guess sea level is my friend. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) This is starting to sound like quite the party. I would really, really regret it the next day when I couldn't walk but, but, it sounds like fun...almost. Let me check my stock of pain killers. If'n someone wanted to get a NWFS Pass where would one find such a thingie? Edited May 25, 2007 by Recdiver Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 This is starting to sound like quite the party. I would really, really regret it the next day when I couldn't walk but, but, it sounds like fun...almost. Let me check my stock of pain killers. If'n someone wanted to get a NWFS Pass where would one find such a thingie? REI has them if you decide to buy one. If several of us carpool, we won't need as many. I have one in the Vic. Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 You can look Here for a list of vendors. I have one and will be bringing it. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I will have mine as well. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hey Jeff, are you doing the whole thing including the overnight? If so, call me and we'll figger out a carpool. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hey Jeff, are you doing the whole thing including the overnight? If so, call me and we'll figger out a carpool. Just doing the day thing, I had enough trouble getting permission for that. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hey Jeff, are you doing the whole thing including the overnight? If so, call me and we'll figger out a carpool. Just doing the day thing, I had enough trouble getting permission for that. You prolly just forgot to mention that you were going with me. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Here’s my comm plan for the hike; Driving up I’ll pull up the North Bend repeater unless there’s someone jabbering on it or it goes out of range, then I’ll switch over to UHF common on 446.000 simplex. For the hike I’ll have Wilderness Protocol and FRS02 pulled up, and have the Vic crossbanding the wilderness freq, input will be on 440.025. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Looks like Rec and T2A are meeting me at my place and we're hitting breakfast in Monroe...probably at Petosa's at 7:30...anyone want to meet us there? Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Looks like Rec and T2A are meeting me at my place and we're hitting breakfast in Monroe...probably at Petosa's at 7:30...anyone want to meet us there? Coords or directions please? Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Looks like Rec and T2A are meeting me at my place and we're hitting breakfast in Monroe...probably at Petosa's at 7:30...anyone want to meet us there? So is this were we are meeting now????? Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 (edited) Looks like Rec and T2A are meeting me at my place and we're hitting breakfast in Monroe...probably at Petosa's at 7:30...anyone want to meet us there? Coords or directions please? Assuming you come into Monroe on 522 from Woodinville/405, turn left on US2. Stay in the left lane and at the first stoplight, turn left (Union 76 and Blockbuster on left, Denny's and RiteAid on right). Immediate right at Volume Shoes and then straight to Petosa's. Cache Voted Best Pizza! by GK360 (1/1) N47° 51.698 W121° 58.445 (GCP4DH) is close. If you meant my place: N47° xx.xxx W121° yy.yyy Edited May 26, 2007 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 (edited) Looks like Rec and T2A are meeting me at my place and we're hitting breakfast in Monroe...probably at Petosa's at 7:30...anyone want to meet us there? So is this were we are meeting now????? I'd recommend anyone that wants to carpool to meet and park at my house for more secure parking. If you want breakfast too, meet earlier and then go to Petosa's...otherwise, just park and go to the trail head. There will be at least one spot in front of my house and two spots in the driveway. Park where you want. My car will be in the garage and I'll ride with Rec and T2A. Edited May 26, 2007 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Ok... Criminal, SB and i will be meeting up at Allanon's place at around 7:20 and pile everything into SB's Jeep. We'll catch up to you guys at Petosa's. What kind of breakfast do they serve??? Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What kind of breakfast do they serve??? Petosas is good and Hearty! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What kind of breakfast do they serve??? Petosas is good and Hearty! Pretty much anything you want, they have. Eggs, meat, pancakes and french toast, scrambles...etc. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What kind of breakfast do they serve??? Petosas is good and Hearty! Leatherman!!!! Are you coming? Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I wish! I did plan a bike ride in the Monroe Valley, before I head for Tacoma. So I'll be at Petosa's at 7:30. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well it seemed that everyone had a great time. Glad so many people made it. See you next month. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well it seemed that everyone had a great time. Glad so many people made it. See you next month. I'm glad I was able to make it. All evidence to the contrary I did enjoy myself and plan on working on conditioning so I can make another at some time. Right now I am in PAIN! But would do it again. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well it seemed that everyone had a great time. Glad so many people made it. See you next month. I'm glad I was able to make it. All evidence to the contrary I did enjoy myself and plan on working on conditioning so I can make another at some time. Right now I am in PAIN! But would do it again. Me too. It seems a good time was had by all. Here's a group picture. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Well it seemed that everyone had a great time. Glad so many people made it. See you next month. I'm glad I was able to make it. All evidence to the contrary I did enjoy myself and plan on working on conditioning so I can make another at some time. Right now I am in PAIN! But would do it again. Me too. It seems a good time was had by all. Here's a group picture. Instead of chasing down a link, here's Allanon's group shot: And then the top of the hill group shot: Quote Link to comment
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