Tom would have turned 57 on this day, so there will be a hike to Mt Tomroy in his honor. Mt Tomroy is the point 0.3 miles NE of Mt Margaret in Mt Margaret Backcountry (just north of Mt St Helens). The summit was named for Tom, after he made an accidental accent of the peak; the peak’s name includes his screen name “Roy.” Everybody is welcome to join this outing. The hike is about 10 miles and 2,500’ EG. Those not wishing to go so far, could turn around at either Norway Pass (two miles in) or Bear Pass (three miles in), both very worthy destinations in their own right.
Practical Aspects: I suggest that we carpool from opposite the Safeway Gas Station off NE 134th Street in Vancouver at 7.00 am. That should permit an arrival at the Norway Pass trail head at 9.30 am (Forest Pass required). From there we will hike to Mt Tomroy. There are restrooms and fresh water at the trail head; there are no water sources on the trail.
From left to right Mt Tomroy, Mt Margaret and Mt St Helens. There will be no snow when we do the hike.
