by Paty | Sep 14, 2021 | Timberline Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
Monday – Sept. 13, 2021 Start Point: North of Ramona FallsEnd Point: Cap Cloud SaddleToday’s Mileage: 15 milesTotal Distance on Trail: 25 miles So….I went to bed last night mentally kicking myself for forgetting my stove at home. I...
by Paty | Sep 13, 2021 | Timberline Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
Sunday – Sept. 12, 2021 Start Point: Timberline Lodge Trailhead End Point: Just beyond Ramona FallsDaily/Total Mileage: ~10 miles The day started with a drive. A really long one. To get out to the closest trailhead today, I’d need to drive 160 miles from...
by Paty | Sep 7, 2021 | Oregon Coast Trail, West Coast
The Oregon Coast Trail (or OCT) is not your typical backcountry thru-hike. In fact, some might hesitate to call the OCT a trail at all. This walking route down the Oregon coast strings together existing hiking paths through forests and headlands, adds in long...
by Paty | Sep 4, 2021 | Rockies, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #43 Date Visited: September 2, 2021 Route Taken: North Elbert Trail – 8.8 miles miles round-trip from the trailhead. (NOTE: The trailhead was closed for construction when I visited in September 2021, so I had to park near...
by Paty | Aug 28, 2021 | Day Hikes, West Coast
When you move to a new town, you have a whole slew of mundane tasks to endure. You’ve got to figure out which grocery store has the best selection of produce. And what day the trash and recycling needs to be at the curb. Plus, you need new doctors and dentists...
