Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
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Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
This trail is definitely as hard as everyone has mentioned it to be. The missing trestles are one of the biggest hurdles (Macks canyon North side being one of the worst, I did not even attempt the canyon right before snake in the box camp, as I could not see where the trail went in the dark and it looked super eroded.
The trail is super narrow in some areas with steep drop offs, in most areas, the trail is sagging or getting eroded. There are 5 areas you need to cross barb wire, with one being a slide under. There are also areas you cross talus.
Would not recommend for young children. Not Handicap accessible and no handicap parking, unless you park at Macks Canyon boat launch where there are two spaces. This area is stunning both at night and in the day and has captivated my attention for some time.
Could not figure out how to access Macks Canyon Camp, but there was a great trail leading down to Homestead Camp (saw no vaulted toilets, like some have on the north side). Had the trail all to myself.
When I arrived back at the TH around 11am there were 2 hunters with 2 dogs in one vehicle, getting ready to head out. More photos
- retired jerry
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Re: Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
That's a great hike. Good in winter because it's much drier than the west side of Cascades.
Can be windy though.
Thanks for report
Can be windy though.
Thanks for report
Re: Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
Thanks for the excellent report, really enjoyed reading it. You're pretty brave, starting at midnight by yourself. Your photos were great, really enjoyed them especially the Fasciated Mullein, which I'm not sure I've ever seen.
Looks like another place I need to add to my expanding list.
Looks like another place I need to add to my expanding list.
- Don Nelsen
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Re: Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
Great report and I loved the photos. That trail in the second pic is nicely camouflaged.
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- Waffle Stomper
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Re: Macks Canyon TH to Sixteen Canyon, Solo, Monday 10/25/21
It's nice to see trails on the other side of the cascades.
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