August 2021 – Samuel D. Parks

Days 82-89

Day 89, August 28, mile 2368.7-2394.2, 25.5miWoke up to sun and a clear day!! Not a cloud in the sky. I woke up just before the sun popped over the horizon and had a gorgeous view east with some tall jagged peaks sticking out. As I hiked along I also had some good views ofContinue reading “Days 82-89”

Days 76-81, Mt Hood to Cascade Locks

Day 81, August 10. Mi 2025.3- 2148.0, ~18mi because of an alternate.Woke up, started hiking around 6am. Beautiful sunrise with some alpenglow on Mt Hood. We had about 18miles into Cascade Locks which also finishes Oregon. Nice morning walking and took the Eagle Creek detour. Initially it was a steep descent through a burn areaContinue reading “Days 76-81, Mt Hood to Cascade Locks”

Days 65-75

Day 75, August 4, To mile 1925, ~25-30miEd, Dreamcatcher, and I woke up at the Whitefish Horse Campground. I think we all slept poorly with horses being somewhat active sorta near us I kept waking up to animal noises which were the horses. We had coffee from the wonderful trail angels RV Keurig machine. WhatContinue reading “Days 65-75”