On 27 March Etienne (K7ATN) and I activated Silver Star mountain. The weather report called for rain with a break around mid day. We headed to the trailhead, Route: Washougal, WA to Washougal River Road (approx. 10 mi), to Skye Rd to 412th AVE to Skamania Mines Rd. Follow the signs to silver star. We reached the TH at about 0840 and started up the trail. At about 1/8 of a mile the trail splits, take the right split. We found out the hard way and got about 1/4 mile down the trail before I checked the map and realized we were on the wrong trail.
Exposed Summit
Mount St. Helens, WA | March 2014
A very long day to get ten points - the usual for the Northwest.
Horse Ridge First Light
UPDATE: There may be No Trespassing signs on this approach now.
Re Horse Ridge Initial Activation 23 Feb 2014.
Ray KG7AV, Max KF7MAX
Tom Dick & Harry Mtn (snowshoe) | March 2014
Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain is a nice late season snowshoe near Mount Hood. It's about 4 miles one-way and 1850 feet of gain to bag this four-point summit with iconic views of Mount Hood. It's a bit of work with some route-finding on snowshoes, but hopefully this trip report will help you get there.
Gales Peak, OR | February 2012
Gales Peak is probably on the "not recommended" list for activations near Portland. Although access is possible, you are not allowed to do it with a motor vehicle, making the six mile round-trip on a logging road fairly unattractive.
Peak 3534, OR | March 2014
Peak 3534 is a near drive up in the Tillamook State Forest west of Portland off Highway 6.
Peak 6001, OR (snowshoe) | March 2014
These eleven miles (RT) seem much farther when you are on snowshoes - take that into account if you should decide to try this winter activation.
Wanderers Peak, OR | Dec 2013
A near "drive-up" two-point summit in the Clackamas River drainage with good views. This area is likely busy in the summer but it was mostly quiet on this December day.
View Benchmark, UT | January 2014
A pleasant activation nearly any time of year near Draper, Utah.
Peak 6001, OR | Oct 2013
This yet unnamed peak deserves a good name as it's a very worthwhile activation. It's a bit out of the way but very quiet compared to nearby Lookout Mountain and the views on a clear day of Mount Hood are excellent. These are directions from the NORTH - this road is suitable for HIGH CLEARANCE vehicles that you don't much care about.