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by longboard16
September 5th, 2023, 6:34 pm
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Wallowa Lake to Dollar Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 7801

Re: Wallowa Lake to Dollar Lake

Thanks for the feedback. I did read Brad's report and looked at his tracks and pictures several times as his TR's are considered the Gold Standard of reports :). Yes, the weather would have to cooperate as I want to see the sights and take a bunch of pictures vs seeing clouds, rain and thunder. Also...
by longboard16
September 3rd, 2023, 7:25 pm
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Wallowa Lake to Dollar Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 7801

Wallowa Lake to Dollar Lake

Looking for a possible trip in two or three weeks with the plan on staying at Wallowa Lake but making my way to Dollar Lake. It looks like a good destination with some great sights, providing the weather cooperates. After reviewing some past trip reports and GAIA Routes it looks like a shorter route...
by longboard16
August 12th, 2023, 12:42 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Bandit Boulder
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Re: Bandit Boulder

Just an additional followup comment on the post. From Cloud Cap TH to Bandit Boulder and back was 6.9 miles and 1,896' elevation gain which included a diversion on the way back past the Cooper Spur Shelter and then down the spine of the Newton Creek East Moraine. That route was short and less climbi...
by longboard16
August 12th, 2023, 12:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Paradise Park - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 2005

Re: Paradise Park - Thursday, August 10, 2023

Ditto that!!. Even though the second time I thought I was in better shape and mentally prepared for the uphill it still wore me out. Perhaps it was all the flies in the first shaded part going up from the Zig Zag to the overlook. Every time I stop to catch my breath they were all over me.
by longboard16
August 9th, 2023, 8:14 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Bandit Boulder
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Bandit Boulder

After seeing some old trail reports that mentioned The Bandit Boulder, I decided I had to try to find it myself. Headed out of Cloud Cap Trailhead yesterday morning on a very nice weather day. Shortly after reaching the high point of the Timberline Trail it was time to start looking for the best rou...
by longboard16
August 9th, 2023, 7:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Gnarl Ridge
Replies: 1
Views: 788

Re: Gnarl Ridge

Thanks for the updated trail info. Sounds like the Newton Creek trail is the way to go. I went up the Newton Creek trail about two weeks ago and counted 26 logs across the trail with only two that required going under, a couple that I went around and the rest were easy step overs. For the most part ...
by longboard16
July 29th, 2023, 5:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Cloud Cap to Eliot Glacier View (July 16 2023)
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Re: Cloud Cap to Eliot Glacier View (Aug 16 2023)

I remember that road from last October when I hiked up to Tie-In Rock. Been on much worse roads but you do have to pay attention while driving it. Afterwards I wondered what had more switchbacks.....the road or the trail?
by longboard16
July 23rd, 2023, 9:38 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: America The Beautiful Pass
Replies: 17
Views: 9409

Re: America The Beautiful Pass

Yes that is what I expected as mine is a Lifetime Senior Pass.
by longboard16
July 22nd, 2023, 1:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: McNeil and Barret Spur - July 12, 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 40474

Re: McNeil and Barret Spur - July 12, 2023

Also a shout out to say THANK YOU for the cleanup. Certainly above and beyond the expectations of the average hiker. Hopefully, the hex on the perp will work!!
by longboard16
July 22nd, 2023, 1:44 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: America The Beautiful Pass
Replies: 17
Views: 9409

Re: America The Beautiful Pass

Thursday I went to fish Laurence Lake, up to of Parkdale. The campground host, Steve, who is a really a nice guy, stated they did not honor ATB or the Northwest Forest Pass and that I would have to pay the day use fee to park there. The concessionaire at that location is associated with Lost Lake, w...