Difference between revisions of "Gnarl Ridge"
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The Timberline Trail goes along the upper crest of Gnarl Ridge. Before the trail gets to the ridge top, there is the remains of a shelter and an area for a number of campsites, but no drinking water. | The Timberline Trail goes along the upper crest of Gnarl Ridge. Before the trail gets to the ridge top, there is the remains of a shelter and an area for a number of campsites, but no drinking water. | ||
| − | Just above the shelter where the trail reaches Gnarl Ridge, you can walk back (southeast) off trail to a high point of the ridge, Lamberson Butte. | + | Just above the shelter where the trail reaches Gnarl Ridge, you can walk back (southeast) off trail to a high point of the ridge, [[Lamberson Butte]]. |
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Revision as of 03:03, 12 October 2018
- Hikes to this location:
- Gnarl Ridge from Cloud Cap Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Gnarl Ridge from Hood River Meadows Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Hikes including this location:
- Lamberson Spur Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.36480, -121.65764
- Elevation: 6860 feet
Description
Gnarl Ridge forms the northern rim of Newton Creek Canyon, and provides a spectacular view of the east face of Mount Hood. Broad Newton Clark glacier is draped across the east side of the mountain, and has many outlets that form dozens of waterfalls during the summer runoff. Gnarl Ridge is named for the twisted, ancient whitebark pines that survive the elements here.
The Timberline Trail goes along the upper crest of Gnarl Ridge. Before the trail gets to the ridge top, there is the remains of a shelter and an area for a number of campsites, but no drinking water.
Just above the shelter where the trail reaches Gnarl Ridge, you can walk back (southeast) off trail to a high point of the ridge, Lamberson Butte.
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Page Contributors
- Splintercat (Tom Kloster) (primary)
- User:Retiredjerry