Here is the map we followed: http://nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike59.html
This hike was funny... most of the first couple miles were at such a steady incline, and the trail was so straight, it was like walking straight up a big inclined plane.
We saw exactly 0 humans and 1 deer on this hike. Didn't manage to get a photo of it. The suggestion to park a little bit farther east at the first gated road was a good one; the main parking area was somewhat crowded.
The dog had a good time.
We went a little bit too far West, I think. There were some trails that didn't show up on any maps, and I guess we continued on the wrong trail. Anyway we were supposed to turn left and go south before we went down into this ravine, but we ended up descending into it a bit. Not a big deal, we just had to follow the power line for a while to return to the trail.
I wasn't able to capture it very well, but that wall of trees was really cool looking.
I took a bunch of pictures of Oak trees.
(pant, pant, I'm such a happy dog!)
The required east-looking Gorge shot.
After the hike we stopped at Double Mountain brewery for some pizza and beer. A good time was had by all. 100 people stopped to pet my dog when we were eating outside the restaurant. We imagined that Portland would probably still be cloudy, but the weather held up on the drive back and it was nice in Portland too.
These are all with my cell phone; I sent in my camera to be repaired by Panasonic at least 6 weeks ago. Frustrating that it's taking them so long (and that it broke so soon after I got it).
