Tag: long distance hiking

PCRSP: Miner’s Ridge Fern Canyon Friendship Ridge West Ridge Loop

December 1, 2024

Sunday, December 1Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe17.01 miles2,704′ ascent2,662′ descent Miner’s Ridge Trail to Gold Bluffs RoadFern Canyon to James Irvine TrailFriendship Ridge to West Ridge I drive all the way to Clam Beach before I miraculously realize that I have forgotten my trekking poles. The … More PCRSP: Miner’s Ridge Fern Canyon Friendship Ridge West Ridge Loop

Loowit Trail Lava

September 12, 2024

Thursday, September 12Start: June Lake TrailheadStop: June Lake Trailhead9.41 miles2,343′ ascent2,374′ descent I awake early and check the weather. The weather window is shortening so I decide to head out earlier rather than later. I’m hoping to make it 12 trail miles to the South Fork of the Toutle River today. And then finish it … More Loowit Trail Lava

Limping Into Longmire

September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 10Wonderland Trail Day #7Start: Nickel CreekStop: Longmire 14.46 mi2,662′ ascent3,430′ descent  When I went to bed, the moon was rising and shining brightly. And for some reason, the group camp folks were up late walking back and forth with their headlamps lighting up the forest. I awake before my 5:30 am watch alarm and … More Limping Into Longmire

Sunrise Resupply

September 8, 2024

Sunday, September 8Wonderland Trail Day #5Start: Yellowstone Cliffs via Sunrise Visitor CenterStop: Sunrise Camp17.20 miles4,945′ ascent 3,878′ descent Just as I was going to bed I try to clear my stuffy nose. Either because of the smoke or trail dust or other outdoor factors, my nose has been so congested. I give my nose a good blow … More Sunrise Resupply

Spray Park Goats

September 7, 2024

Saturday, September 7Wonderland Trail Day #4Start: Eagle’s Roost via Spay ParkStop: Yellowstone Cliffs11.01 miles3,813′ ascent3,648′ descent  The exertions of yesterday leave my body amped up and it takes me half the night to fall asleep. Plus, it is so damn warm that I don’t need my sleeping bag for half the night. I toss and turn … More Spray Park Goats

The Return Of Lionheart

September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4Wonderland Trail Day #1Start: LongmireStop: Devil’s Dream Camp5.8 miles2,568’ ascent406’ descent  A barred owl hoots as some animal whose cry is not in my auditory catalog howls along the banks of Big Creek. My watch alarm goes off at 4 am after a fitful night of sleep. I remove the few items from … More The Return Of Lionheart

PCRSP: Knapp West Ridge Friendship Ridge James Irvine Loop

August 7, 2024

Wednesday, August 7Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe 15.11 miles2,047′ ascent1,881′ descent Karl Knapp Trail and up Zig Zag #2West Ridge Trail to Friendship Ridge TrailJames Irvine Trail back to headquarters This is the last hike of our summer break and we eagerly hit the trail at … More PCRSP: Knapp West Ridge Friendship Ridge James Irvine Loop

PCRSP: West Ridge Rhododendron Brown Creek Knapp Miner’s Clintonia Irvine Loop

July 31, 2024

Wednesday, July 31Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksUnceded lands of the Yurok Tribe 20.02 miles3,109′ ascent3,072′ descent West Ridge Trail and down Zig Zag #2Rhododendron Trail to Brown Creek Trailcross Drury Parkway to Knapp TrailMiner’s Ridge Trail to Clintonia TrailJames Irvine Trail back to park headquarters After the 45+ minute drive, I’m … More PCRSP: West Ridge Rhododendron Brown Creek Knapp Miner’s Clintonia Irvine Loop