Post by kwpapke on Aug 30, 2015 8:34:21 GMT -8
Did this loop hike in Oregon last week - it was so special I made a how-to video. The great thing about this is it can be done 100% by public transit from Portland: Max to Gresham, Sandy bus to the Sandy Transit Center, Mt Hood Express to Timberline Lodge.
It has a little bit of everything: Mt Hood views at the outset, PCT through-hikers & lakes, solitude along the Jackpot Meadows, then the rushing Salmon River for many miles.
I caught the Mt Hood Express bus at Welches for the trip back to Portland. Only $5.50 for the bus/Max fares - can't drive your car for that. Here's the vid:
It has a little bit of everything: Mt Hood views at the outset, PCT through-hikers & lakes, solitude along the Jackpot Meadows, then the rushing Salmon River for many miles.
I caught the Mt Hood Express bus at Welches for the trip back to Portland. Only $5.50 for the bus/Max fares - can't drive your car for that. Here's the vid: