Difference between revisions of "Eunice Lake Viewpoint"
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[[Image:EuniceLakeVP1.JPG|thumb|400px|Mt. St. Helens from the Eunice Lake Viewpoint ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:EuniceLakeVP1.JPG|thumb|400px|Mt. St. Helens from the Eunice Lake Viewpoint ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
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| − | **{{Hike ring|trailhead=Thomas Lake Trailhead|hike=Blue Lake Hike|log=Blue Lake Hike/Log|previous= | + | **{{Hike ring|trailhead=Thomas Lake Trailhead|hike=Blue Lake Hike|log=Blue Lake Hike/Log|previous=Thomas Lake-Eunice Lake Trail Junction|next=Brader Lake}} |
| + | **{{Hike ring|trailhead=Thomas Lake Trailhead|hike=Thomas Lake-Junction Lake Loop Hike|log=Thomas Lake-Junction Lake Loop Hike/Log|previous=Thomas Lake-Eunice Lake Trail Junction|next=Brader Lake}} | ||
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{{Maplinkinfo|latitude=46.00334|longitude=-121.82447}} | {{Maplinkinfo|latitude=46.00334|longitude=-121.82447}} | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | This is a viewpoint slightly off the Thomas Lake Trail. When hiking east on the trail, pass the Eunice Lake Trail junction and head up the hill. At the top of the first climb, the trail passes through a heavily constructed section with logs on each side and fill dirt in the middle. Just past this, look for a side trail heading off to the left (north). | + | This is a viewpoint slightly off the Thomas Lake Trail. When hiking east on the trail, pass the [[Thomas Lake-Eunice Lake Trail Junction|Eunice Lake Trail junction]] and head up the hill. At the top of the first climb, the trail passes through a heavily constructed section with logs on each side and fill dirt in the middle, i.e. a turnpike. Just past this, look for a side trail heading off to the left (north). |
| − | The path is less than 100 feet long and leads to a treacherous rocky viewpoint. You can see [[Eunice Lake]] directly below and [[Mount Saint Helens]] to the west. Be careful here. Some trees crowd the view of St Helens and it may be tempting to lean far out over the edge. A fall here would lead to | + | The path is less than 100 feet long and leads to a treacherous rocky viewpoint. You can see [[Eunice Lake]] directly below and [[Mount Saint Helens]] to the west. Be careful here. Some trees crowd the view of St. Helens, and it may be tempting to lean far out over the edge. A fall here would lead to broken bones and possible death. |
| − | + | === More Links === | |
| + | * [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31952 Trail #111 Thomas Lake (USFS)] | ||
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=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | * [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 11 January 2021
- Hikes including this location:
- Blue Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Thomas Lake-Junction Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.00334, -121.82447
- Elevation: 4400 feet
Description
This is a viewpoint slightly off the Thomas Lake Trail. When hiking east on the trail, pass the Eunice Lake Trail junction and head up the hill. At the top of the first climb, the trail passes through a heavily constructed section with logs on each side and fill dirt in the middle, i.e. a turnpike. Just past this, look for a side trail heading off to the left (north).
The path is less than 100 feet long and leads to a treacherous rocky viewpoint. You can see Eunice Lake directly below and Mount Saint Helens to the west. Be careful here. Some trees crowd the view of St. Helens, and it may be tempting to lean far out over the edge. A fall here would lead to broken bones and possible death.
More Links
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)