Tygh Creek Trail

[Dolphin_57555]

Today, hiked Tygh Creek Trail #460. It's close to my boyfriends location, so we went exploring. Almost did not find the trailhead because the trailhead sign has been obliterated. After setting out, the trail runs closely to Tygh Creek, it meanders well and is gradual. There was one steep uphill section. Further on as we moved out of the Forest and into the scrub oak it became steeper and extreme in places. The condition of the trail was pretty good for a rarely used trail. There were a couple blow downs but easily navigable. Never lost the trail.
This is not a trail I would recommend for beginner hikers and or children. In places it reminded me of Starvation Creek and Mt Defiance for toughness. Toe cramping coming back down. A very tough and satisfying workout.
We also did a little trail clean up as we went. Lots of cow pie activity on the trail.

[mattisnotfrench]

I love this hike! Thanks for doing a little maintenance - this trail could use it. Thanks!

[woodswalker]

Thanks for posting this. I love the Badger. How did the creek look. I was concerned a lot of those creeks wouldn't be running.
Woodswalker

[Dolphin_57555]

Thanks for posting this. I love the Badger. How did the creek look. I was concerned a lot of those creeks wouldn't be running.
Woodswalker

The creek was running well but there was no other water anywhere else in the area. It was so very dry everywhere up there.
It was a really great strenuous hike.

[Dolphin_57555]

Thanks for posting this. I love the Badger. How did the creek look. I was concerned a lot of those creeks wouldn't be running.
Woodswalker

The creek was running well but there was no other water anywhere else in the area. It was so very dry everywhere up there.
It was a really great strenuous hike.

We even had the privilege of seeing a cougar run in front of the truck about a 100ft away. Only the second I've ever seen in the wild in all my years out there.