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Summit: W7O/CC-125
Submitted by WJ7V on
1465 is a 1-point peak in the Oregon Central Coast region. The top of the summit is close to the road but due to geography and deep thorny overgrowth, remains nearly inaccessible. However, a spur road does pass through the edge of the activation…
Summit: W7W/LC-139
Submitted by NE7ET on
Just an update: the road to the trailhead has been re-gravelled since we activated in 2023. Discovery Pass still required.And it is possible to get closer to the summit by parking next to the electrical tower at (45.658181, -122.183540).…
Summit: W7O/NC-035
Submitted by WJ7WJ on
Mount Gauldy is an easy summit near Hebo OregonIt is either a drive up or a road walk of at most 3.5mi RT and 600ft elevation gain.To get there go to Highway 22 and turn onto FR 15 at 45.21373, -123.84866.NF 15 is good Priusable gravel to 45.16745…
Summit: W7O/SC-063
Submitted by K7ATN on
Here’s a near drive-up 2-point summit that might be part of your plan to visit the Redwoods in SW Oregon.Drive south on US Route 199 about 23 miles from Grants Pass and take NF-4201 about 3 miles to $8 Bridge. From $8 Bridge continue on NF-4201 for…
Summit: W7W/KG-060
Submitted by AB7YL on
It was a beautiful day, all the way around. Kelly Butte is a great hike, a bit steep and exposed on the beginning switchbacks, but with wildflowers this time of year, and open views from the fire lookout.Rainier filled the view to the south,…
Summit: W7W/WH-196
Submitted by N7JTT on
With a slight gap in my family duties, the time finally came for one last 2024 SOTA adventure on Vedder Mountain (W7W/WH-196). Perched along the US–Canada border and overlooking Sumas and North Whatcom County, this summit has been on my list for a…
Summit: W7O/CC-072
Submitted by KC7JNU on
Prairie hill is a forested 3/4 mile bushwhack over an extremely overgrown old road. It is on public land and getting the “trailhead” is pretty easy. Turn off North Bear Creek road onto the gravel forest road at 44.97596, -123.88224. The road…
Summit: W7O/CE-241
Submitted by N7UN on
Unfortunately this summit is located on the Phillipi Ranch which is private property. Phillipi Canyon Rd (County Rd) takes you to the well-signed No Trespassing large sign. I talked to the Ranch caretaker who lives at the end of the…
Summit: W7O/NC-008
Submitted by NE7ET on
UPDATE: the instructions given by Bill WJ7WJ in A Good Hand of Pinochle are still accurate. However, when I was up there last week, there were several trees…
Summit: W7W/KG-121
Submitted by N7ITU on
For my first activation in the Pacific Northwest, I chose South Tiger Mountain. It was a "suggested first summit," a short drive from home, and a relatively easy hike. It was also a 2-pointer, another first for me. I parked in the pulloff along…