Jeremy Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 (edited) TotemLake suggested in two weeks from now we get a group together to salute Colonel Bob. I am 90% sure I can make it (both time wise and endurance-wise), though I would be looking at an overnight hike, staying at the Mulkey Trail Shelter, and heading to the summit in the morning. Any takers? (modified to add a general date) Edited July 27, 2004 by Jeremy Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 (edited) Since this one is much closer to my place, Chewie and I might be in. (Unless my slightly preggo wife feels up to grabbing it via the Pete's Creek Trail this weekend.) Edited July 27, 2004 by Bull Moose Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 To clarify, you're talking about August 7-8, correct? Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Oops! Yes. Thanks. I changed the date. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 To stay at Mulkey Shelter means taking the Col Bob Trail, about 15 miles RT. The Pete's Crek Trail is under nine. One option is to drive down on Friday and we can have an awesome geo-tailgate party at the trailhead. Sleep in the back of your car or truck and wake up early to a hot breakfast and head up from there. The long version of our adventure and near loss of Patch the SuperDog are here. Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 One option is to drive down on Friday and we can have an awesome geo-tailgate party at the trailhead. Sleep in the back of your car or truck and wake up early to a hot breakfast and head up from there. This option just fit my schedule. Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 That hike looks great! Unfortunately, I'm off to Montana so I won't be doing this one. It's on my short list though when I get back over here. Oly Penninsula is an area that I've done zilch hiking...except Hoh rain forest. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 One option is to drive down on Friday and we can have an awesome geo-tailgate party at the trailhead. Sleep in the back of your car or truck and wake up early to a hot breakfast and head up from there. If you're talking Pete's Creek Trailhead, the Campbell Tree Grove Campground looks pretty close, too. And is free. (Well, NW Forest Pass required, but you'll need that for the trailhead, too.) Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 If you're talking Pete's Creek Trailhead, the Campbell Tree Grove Campground looks pretty close, too. And is free. This makes better sense for me. I can do the car camping thing and meet you guys at the trailhead in the AM. I don't object to a Friday departure, but I'll have to make sure someone is watching the site when I'm gone. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Well, I'm not going to be making this one, but my heart will be with you guys. I'll be installing some new equipment at the office that weekend. That excuse saves me from admitting that this one looks like a little more that I could handle anyway. I'm looking at a somewhat easier hike this weekend up the Mountain Loop. Anyone interested in a trip to Monte Cristo plus a few of the new caches along the Mountain Loop? Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 If you're talking Pete's Creek Trailhead, the Campbell Tree Grove Campground looks pretty close, too. And is free. This makes better sense for me. I can do the car camping thing and meet you guys at the trailhead in the AM. I don't object to a Friday departure, but I'll have to make sure someone is watching the site when I'm gone. Yep! That works out well for me too! Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Well, I'm not going to be making this one, but my heart will be with you guys. I'll be installing some new equipment at the office that weekend. That excuse saves me from admitting that this one looks like a little more that I could handle anyway. I'm looking at a somewhat easier hike this weekend up the Mountain Loop. Anyone interested in a trip to Monte Cristo plus a few of the new caches along the Mountain Loop? Sorry about that RWW! I saw Criminal's cache up there all nice and virgin like and this just excited me for some DA reason. For the next one, we'll certainly consider a trail under your guidance. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Actually looking at how far the trailhead is from Bremerton makes me think that I'll be car camping as well if an early Saturday AM departure is called for. Quote Link to comment
+CurmudgeonlyGal Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Depending on the status of my health, we (or I) am planning on making it up to Quinault for the trip. As it is a much shorter drive for me from Aberdeen, and due to the fact that I have to pick up the spousal unit at the airport Friday evening and therefore can't be camping... Anybody have a good time suggestion for meeting at the trailhead? -=- michelle Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 To be truthful, I'm not much of a morning person... perhaps a 9AM hike start would be appropriate? Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 I also vote for a 9am start. Camping tends to wake me up early but I'll probably putt around the campsite for a while before heading over. Quote Link to comment
+Seth! Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Oooh, tempting. I'm starting a Saturdays job this weekend, so I probably shouldn't call in on my second Saturday. Now, if it was a Saturday night sleep over and a Sunday hike, I might be able to... Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 (edited) I also think that 9 AM is plenty early. By the time I get the tent down and brefess cooked that should be about right. (If I make it, I just jacked my knee up today running. I mean, I liked playing football when I did, but dang...) Edited July 28, 2004 by Bull Moose Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Cambell tree grove is an awesome campground but primitive. Out houses and a couple of water spigits only. But they have Giant Fir trees . I have been there many times. You guys will love it! and yes they have picnic tables and fire rings too. The river is only yards from some campsites. Hope to see you there! Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Cambell tree grove is an awesome campground but primitive. Out houses and a couple of water spigits only. But they have Giant Fir trees . Outhouses and water spigots? Sounds like living in the lap of luxury. I hope we can fill it up with cachers. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Maybe they have a Starbucks too? I'll just sleep down at the trailhead friday night. Wander down if you want/need a beer. Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 First come, first served, I assume? Out houses and water spigots are all I need. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 First come, first served, I assume? Out houses and water spigots are all I need. There's an outhouse at the trailhead and a fast flowing creek as well. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Wander down if you want/need a beer. Drinking in a National Forest? Why I never! What'll you be serving? Pabst Blue Ribbon? I might experiment with setting up the X to fit me and Chewie laying down and my gear stowed. If it works, I may join you at the trailhead to save myself the trouble of bivouacking. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 It's taking about 15 minutes or more to get the site to load pages, and most are timing out. Getting frustrating... I plan to drive down Friday night and sleep in the truck bed at the trailhead. I'll throw a 12 pack of either Hineys or St Paulie girls (the beer, not real girls) to "help me sleep". I'll get up early and do up some bacon and eggs and wait for the campground users to get up, shower, shave, and drive down to the trailhead for the hike. Quote Link to comment
Team Misguided Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Sounds like a great hike! I was doing some research on the area and came across this bit of info and figured I'd pass it along. Col. Bob Wilderness NOTICE: Fires above 3,500 feet elevation and groups consisting of more than 12 persons and/or 8 livestock are prohibited within the Wilderness. STOVES ONLY above 3,500 feet elevation. We ran into a similar regulation on our last backpacking trip. We just claimed to be two seperate groups for the backcountry permit. Hopefully you guys won't have a problem. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 NOTICE: Fires above 3,500 feet elevation and groups consisting of more than 12 persons and/or 8 livestock are prohibited within the Wilderness. STOVES ONLY above 3,500 feet elevation. We ran into a similar regulation on our last backpacking trip. We just claimed to be two seperate groups for the backcountry permit. Hopefully you guys won't have a problem. Since we're not camping in the wilderness area, I don't think we'll have a problem. I see so many people on trails in wilderness areas some days it's hard to distinguish one group from another. And if we have 24 people show up, one group of 12 can lag a few feet behind another group of 12 and we're in compliance. Besides, the chances of running into a ranger is nill. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 And if we have 24 people show up, one group of 12 can lag a few feet behind another group of 12 and we're in compliance. As these hikes generally go, we tend to spread out anyway based on our own personal pace so I don't see this as a problem. As a precaution, each member could simply sign their own tag and that gets past any "group" issues. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 As these hikes generally go, we tend to spread out anyway based on our own personal pace so I don't see this as a problem. Hmm... Well, I guess if I get hurt you all will find me on the way down, then. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Okiedokie! Seriously though; You do have a radio don't ya? Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Sounds like a great hike! I was doing some research on the area and came across this bit of info and figured I'd pass it along. Col. Bob Wilderness NOTICE: Fires above 3,500 feet elevation and groups consisting of more than 12 persons and/or 8 livestock are prohibited within the Wilderness. STOVES ONLY above 3,500 feet elevation. We ran into a similar regulation on our last backpacking trip. We just claimed to be two seperate groups for the backcountry permit. Hopefully you guys won't have a problem. There were more than 12 at the Melakawa Lake hike, so we just registered as individuals. We just happened to run into each other on the trail Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I didn't see any registration there anyway. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Seriously though; You do have a radio don't ya? Yes. One of questionable integrity, though. Maybe it's time to blow that Best Buy gift card. At any rate, some of you guys look pretty old. I should be able to keep with at least one of you. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 At any rate, some of you guys look pretty old. I should be able to keep with at least one of you. Yea.... but I'm not going this time Quote Link to comment
+shunra Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm tentatively announcing my participation as well! Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 When does everyone think they'll be out there next Friday (or Saturday)? I'm planning my experiments for next week, and I'm trying to make sure I'm out of here early, but not so early I have to burn vacation time. I want to get there at a decent hour Friday, but on the other hand there's no sense getting there at 5 if everyone else is coming after dark. Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 How long does it take to get there from downtown Seattle? I'll probably just get there late so I can put some hours in at work. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm trying to end up there in the late afternoon if not earlier. I dislike pitching a tent in the dark if I don't have to do it. This is also a test for me to minimalize my car camping gear. I tend to overpack for contingencies and basic comforts. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 How long does it take to get there from downtown Seattle? I'll probably just get there late so I can put some hours in at work. I'd guess 3 hrs or so. This is one of those Olympic locations where being in Bremerton produces no advantage. I'm allowing 3 hrs from Bremerton but am hoping skipping the bridge and going through Shelton trims that down. Of course, I may have to make some cache stops so maybe I should allow 5 hrs. Quote Link to comment
+Bull Moose Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Looking at what I just said, maybe I'll leave right from Seattle that day and save myself the ferry ride. The dog won't mind waiting for me in the car... Well, I'll have to see if Mrs. Moose wants to come along or not before I can plan on that. Anyone want to carpool if I do leave from Seattle? Well, that might not work either, because I'd want to go straight home to Bremerton. Argh. Sometimes I love having a moat, sometimes I hate it. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 (edited) It's about 3.5 hours from Kirkland. Adjust accordingly. Criminal can confirm this to be true, but the NFS shows there is a bridge out on FR-22, so you have to take the detour. Here's the directions from I-405/I-5 junction. I-5 South from I-405 junction 49.9 mi Turn off onto Ramp 0.4 mi US-101 / Aberdeen / Port Angeles Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-101 5.6 mi Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-8 20.7 mi Continue (West) on US-12 21.0 mi Continue (South-West) on US-101 [E Wishkah St] 33.2 mi Turn RIGHT (East) onto FR-2220 Rd 4.0 mi At FR-2220 Rd, Quinault, WA 98575, stay on FR-2220 Rd (East) 4.0 mi Bear RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s) 1.1 mi Turn LEFT (North) onto FR-2302 Rd 9.7 mi Arrive Campbell Tree Grove Campground I have the coordinates as: N47°28.927' W123°41.130' Edited July 29, 2004 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 The long drive was the reason I suggested sleeping at the TH, and the reason the Olympics are largely ignored by the local cachers. I’ll be departing Gig Harbor after work, around 6:30 or 7. Those directions look good TL. I just spoke to someone at the ranger’s office, the bridge is repaired so road 22 is usable. If you have autorouting it will take you there. It doesn’t get dark until pretty late, like 10 or 10:30, but given that the area is down in a valley, I’d subtract an hour or so. I’ll be in the bed of the truck and under the stars, no tent to set up. Quote Link to comment
+Stump Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 How long does it take to get there from downtown Seattle? I'll probably just get there late so I can put some hours in at work. I'd plan about 3 1/2 hours. Col. Bob is an hour from Aberdeen and with normal traffic Aberdeen is almost exactly 2 hours from Seattle. Friday evening is not normal traffic so add in the half hour buffer. At a minimum probably. Still consulting with Mrs. Stump about whether I'll be there or not. Hopefully, worst case is I drive up Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment
+Lolita Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I'm so sad ! I'm staying at lake Quinault lodge on Wednesday and Thursday next week, but have to be back for work on Saturday. I normally go fishing with wonderful guide Jerod on my annual summer Quinault quest, but Criminals wonderful photos and description of this lovely trail have me thinking 1 day of fishing and 1 day of hiking/caching would be a better idea. Of course, I'm not sure if MayDay and I will make the summit..but we'll try. Wish I could stay over an extra day and join all of you. I really, really do. Quote Link to comment
+shunra Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 ... Criminals wonderful photos and description of this lovely trail have me thinking 1 day of fishing and 1 day of hiking/caching would be a better idea. Of course, I'm not sure if MayDay and I will make the summit..but we'll try. Wish I could stay over an extra day and join all of you. I really, really do. Just go bag that FTF before the rest of us get there... Quote Link to comment
+Lolita Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Just go bag that FTF before the rest of us get there... I'll give it my best shot...but it's a couple miles more than I'm used to ! Find or DNF, I'm hoping I find it as pretty and snap some equally pretty pictures to log. Geez I'm hoping I can find the trailhead at this stage... Quote Link to comment
+shunra Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Just go bag that FTF before the rest of us get there... I'll give it my best shot...but it's a couple miles more than I'm used to ! Find or DNF, I'm hoping I find it as pretty and snap some equally pretty pictures to log. Geez I'm hoping I can find the trailhead at this stage... Make sure you hide something for us on the way. Quote Link to comment
+CurmudgeonlyGal Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yea.... but I'm not going this time Not for some of our lack of trying. I was hoping to have someone to keep me company as I hack and wheeze my way to the top. You know, the 911 dialer. I have it on good authority you CAN get cell reception up there. -=- michelle - who IS getting better... really! Quote Link to comment
IronMaiden Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Unless you like long bumpy roads fs 2220 is not the one to take. Take 101 north from Hoquim, after you pass the Promised Land Park , take the next right. It is fs 22 or as the sign says Donkey creek road. After 4-6 miles ( don't hold me to this, I hardly ever check mileage) the road will change to one lane. Turn left here on fs road 2302, another 2 lane road here you will find a few miles of open straight road to blow the carbon out of your exhaust. This road will drop to one lane and become a gravel road. after you cross the bridge over the humptulips gorge ( there are two caches there) veer right and you are on the home stretch to the trail , about 8 more miles. Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Darn, shoulda checked . That last post was from me not my wife. I gotta check and see who is logged in after i get home from work! Quote Link to comment
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