dog mtn/creek - high adventure

[Martell]

I just watched the Oregon Field Guide episode on canyoneering, so I think I finally get what you guys are up to. Do you bring along a wetsuit and helmet on every trip? Looks pretty intense.

[chameleon]

No, I'll bring a little shortie wetsuit if I think I'm definately going to have to swim - such as on Eagle Creek in a few places for instance (under high bridge, punchbowl, and after metlako), but generally not. I do try to remember my helmet though. Many gorge waterfalls are over some pretty crumbly strata, and a helmet is a must - not only does it help in the case of falling rock, it can save your noggin if you take an accidental dive in the stream!

[ken leibert]

Zach,
Thank you for your help. Is it possible to shorten the approach by taking the Augspurger Mountain trail and avoiding the hike over Dog Mountain?

Ken Leibert