Bridge of the Gods to Timberline Lodge
Posted: May 22nd, 2019, 4:12 am
Hello Everyone,
We have never hiked in the PNW, so I am looking for a little input for a 5 day hike June 4-9.
As the subject line indicates, I have an idea for a route but would like some advice.
We are fairly experienced hikers, but I do like to hear input from a few people who are familiar with the area.
So, few questions about this route. Actually, the first question is there a different 40 to 50 mile hike that would be recommended. I kinda want to stay two nights in Timberline June 9 & 10 (we do have a reservation), but we can change directions quickly. Would the Mt Hood loop be a much better option for us?
For the route I am planning, how are the trails, is one of these better than the other? It looks like Eagle Creek is still closed, so I was considering either the PCT or Herman Creek.
Water. Just trying to confirm that finding it shouldn't be an issue this time of year.
Tent sites or hammocks. Thoughts on this one. Are tent sites fairly easy to come across, and will this route be very populated the first week of June?
Transportation. It looks like the Columbia Gorge Express will get us to the Bridge. Getting back to PDX will be multiple buses. Mt Hood Express to Sandy, Bus Sandy to Gresham, and then a Tram to PDX? Is there a better option?
So, for anyone who has read this far and replies - THANKS.
We have never hiked in the PNW, so I am looking for a little input for a 5 day hike June 4-9.
As the subject line indicates, I have an idea for a route but would like some advice.
We are fairly experienced hikers, but I do like to hear input from a few people who are familiar with the area.
So, few questions about this route. Actually, the first question is there a different 40 to 50 mile hike that would be recommended. I kinda want to stay two nights in Timberline June 9 & 10 (we do have a reservation), but we can change directions quickly. Would the Mt Hood loop be a much better option for us?
For the route I am planning, how are the trails, is one of these better than the other? It looks like Eagle Creek is still closed, so I was considering either the PCT or Herman Creek.
Water. Just trying to confirm that finding it shouldn't be an issue this time of year.
Tent sites or hammocks. Thoughts on this one. Are tent sites fairly easy to come across, and will this route be very populated the first week of June?
Transportation. It looks like the Columbia Gorge Express will get us to the Bridge. Getting back to PDX will be multiple buses. Mt Hood Express to Sandy, Bus Sandy to Gresham, and then a Tram to PDX? Is there a better option?
So, for anyone who has read this far and replies - THANKS.