Oregon Hikers

It must be the third disappearance, because I hiked up Hardy Ridge in February of 2021 and it was there.

There are a surprising number of trees on the PCT south of Barlow Pass on July 3rd. This was quite surprising since this is usually a priority trail for USFS. I guess those trailhead fees aren't finding their way to the trails. Unless something has changed, the Hood River Chapter of the PCTA is res...

Most contracts for concessionaire's are related to facilities and use areas, not roads accessing a site unless it's solely an entrance to the site. The contracts have a section stating that the permit holder may charge the public fees only to the extent that the Forest Service can charge recreation ...

The agreement these concessionaire's make in their contract is with the Forest Service on a local or regional level. I believe they get some sort of monetary amount when people are parked using the Forest Service Pass. Because they have no agreement with the National Park Service or any other agency...

If the three shelters are full, you can pitch a tent in the area around them. If it's not a summer or holiday weekend, there is usually space available.

The Ramona Falls bridge has been a point of contention for quite some time. The nature of the river flooding there has taken out every bridge ever put in. People complain to the Forest Service every year about the fact that there is no temporary bridge in the summer but then they blamed them for put...

They now know when I fill them out in protest! Will y'all join me? Unfortunately, while I understand your intention, your "protest" is not reaching the people who are responsible for the outcome. The permits are sorted and counted by volunteers, interns, and Forest Service rec technicians. The numb...

Bitter Nightshade.

You might try getting on the PCT Class of 2019 on Facebook and see if there are any Trail Angels in the area who could help you out.

I'm not sure about other organizations, but the Forest Service generally doesn't allow dispersed camping at any developed recreation sites, which includes campgrounds, picnic areas and trailheads. This is partly for practical reasons at trailheads. If it was an acceptable area for dispersed camping,...