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Lookout Hill, WA | No Access

Summit: 
W7W/RS-085

Lookout Hill, Orcas Island, Washington does not have an accessable Activation Zone. The road is signed as private below the Activation Zone.

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Turtleback Mountain, WA | June 2014

Summit: 
W7W/RS-075

Turtleback Mountain is a lovely forest hike with a nice summit spot for activating. Along with Mounts Constitution and Pickett, it is one of three publicly accessible summits on Orcas Island, Washington. 

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Mt. Woolard, WA | No Access

Summit: 
W7W/RS-080

Mount Woolard, Orcas Island, Washington does not have an accessable Activation Zone. The road is signed as private and is gated below the Activation Zone.

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Dragontail Peak, WA | May 2014

Summit: 
W7W/CH-007

Dragontail Peak, near Leavenworth, WA, is a committed and remote alpine climb - it can't really be considered a hike. This trip report can only give an impression and some basic facts - you will need to prepare carefully and appropriately by reading guidebooks and climbing websites, and making sure you have the necessary skills, experience and equipment. You will need to be able to handle wilderness route finding, high angle snow ascent and descent, rock climbing, and challenging terrain.

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Peak 4620, OR | May 2014

Summit: 
W7O/CN-090

When the snow is gone, this is a easy two point summit not far off of Highway 26 east of Mount Hood.

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Big Huckleberry Mtn, WA | April 2014

Summit: 
W7W/LC-069

There are at least four trails that approach the summit of Big Huckleberry Mountain - we choose the Pacific Crest Trail from the south for about 8.6 miles round trip and 1400 feet of net elevation gain (1900 total).

From Portland, take I-84 to Cascade Locks and cross the river for two dollars (2019 price).

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Red Mountain, WA | April 2014

Summit: 
W7W/LC-036

Here's a six point summit to tackle on a nice summer day - we tried it with lots of snow and found a blizzard at the top in mid-April. The trail is on a road of about 7 miles round trip and about 1800 feet of gain. 

From Portland, take I-84 to Cascade Locks and cross the river on the Bridge of the Gods (toll).

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Peterson Butte, OR | Limited Access

Summit: 
W7O/WV-089

Peterson Butte on the west side of Lebanon, Oregon is private with limited access. The Lebanon Trails Committee (http://buildlebanontrails.com) schedules occasional hikes on Peterson Butte - the last hike was planned for 12 April 2014 (http://buildlebanontrails.com/2014/03/14/april-12th-hike-at-peterson-butte/).

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Ridgeway Butte, OR | Restricted Access

Summit: 
W7O/WV-092

Ridgeway Butte, accessed by Ridgeway Drive on the east side of Lebanon, Oregon has signs indicating 'private property' and 'no trespassing'. The Lebanon Trails Committee (http://buildlebanontrails.com) schedules occasional hikes on Ridgeway Butte that are lead by the property owner, Rick Ely. The next hike is planned for October 2014.

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Mount St. Helens, WA | March 2014

Summit: 
W7W/LC-001

A very long day to get ten points - the usual for the Northwest.