《滿員》5.15 - 5.18 長週末南下做沙漠Hiking兼賞花 Yakima Skyline & Dog Mtn

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5.15 - 一　5.18 長週末南下做沙漠Hiking兼賞花
5.15 Friday -  傍晚出發，在I90附近住Motel
5.16 Saturday day hike - Yakima Skyline Trail. 在沒有啥條件的Umtanum Campground car camping.
5.17 Sunday day hike - Columbia Gorge Dog Mountain.  晚上car camp,  可能沒有Shower.
5.18 Monday -  回溫哥華

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參加條件 -
我車可載兩名Nexus Members.
不是Nexus要自已開車。
計劃Yakima走Loop,  須要Shuttle.  
如一車4人，要走回頭路。兩車限5人，三車最多10人。

可以在這𥚃報名。詳細功略會盡量在Crossna發報，如果網站上載速度太差，會另尋他法。

小C

已報名Nexus Members:

Alex & 小C 一車
麥芒- 搭車
LuLu 兩人一車

EXPLORER

超感兴趣, 报名先, 晚上Confirm.

谢谢!

小C

Yakima Rim Skyline Trail info

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Yakima Trail Trip Description

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Yakima Trip Guide extracted from Washington Trail Association

The L. T. Murray State Wildlife Recreation Area offers some of the best desert hiking in the state, and this far-eastern edge of the preserve boasts the best of the best.

Unmatched desert wildflowers bless the dry brown hills with vibrant colors. You'll also find an array of birds and animals--swallows, swifts, bluebirds, chukars, quails, magpies, partridges, hawks, and eagles grace the sky while deer, elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, rock chucks (marmots), badgers, hares, and an army of other small mammals roam the desert floor.

While an official trail leads up a broad ravine from the trailhead, a better hiking option is to park 0.5 mile short of the trailhead area and climb the open grass slopes toward the ridge top to experience the desert environment more directly. This route puts you among the plants and animals--it's literally a stroll in a wild garden. What's more, you'll find it impossible to get lost doing this. The open terrain and gentle slope ensure that the road and your vehicle are in sight for the entire first mile of your trek to the ridge top. Once at the top of the slope, you'll notice the far side of the ridge drops off in a steep cliff down to the Yakima River. By turning left and following this rim, you'll soon intercept the official trail, which hugs the rim, keeping the river far below always in sight. Journey out as far as you like before returning. (You can also head south on the trail along the rim.)

As the flowers color the landscape, they also perfume the air. Sage provides a constant, steady background on the wind, but as the warm sun heats the new plant growth, an intoxicating blend of scents awaits you. The air itself becomes a veritable stew of aromas as the ever-present sage is joined by the pungent odors wafting from the leaves of wild parsleys and onions. Through it all swirls the sweet aroma of new grasses and blooming flowers.

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Location - Central Washington -- Yakima
Length - 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation - Gain: 1000 ft.
Rating - ****
Pass required - Discover Pass required

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Yakima GPS Co-ordinates: 46.7515, -120.4636

Driving Directions

From Seattle, drive east on Interstate 90 to exit 110 and Interstate 82. Drive I-82 to the Selah/Canyon Road exit 26. Turn right off the exit and immediately turn left onto Harrison Road and drive 1.9 miles southwest before turning right onto Wenas Road. Continue 2.8 miles to a Y junction (near a rural fire station). Stay right (straight ahead on Gibson Road). In 0.3 mile after turning onto Gibson Road, turn right on Buffalo Road, where the pavement ends and the L. T. Murray State Wildlife Recreation Area begins. Turn left into a large parking area surrounded by an elk drift fence. Park here or drive through the gate (close it behind you) and proceed up a dirt track another 1.5 miles to the official trailhead. Start walking toward the rim from anywhere between the two parking areas. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife permit required.

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Yakima SkylineTrip was done on Apr 12
http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/tri ... 15-04-15.7752105780

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Dog Mountain trip description extracted from OregonHikers.org

Start point: Dog Mountain Trailhead
End point: Dog Mountain
Hike type: Modified Loop
Distance: 6.9 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 2800 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Seasons: Spring-Fall
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes

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Dog Mountain Loop Hike description

Start point: Dog Mountain Trailhead
End point:Dog Mountain
Trail Log: Trail Log
Hike Type: Loop
Distance: 7.4 miles
Elevation gain: 2800 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Seasons: Year round, except during winter storms
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes

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Dog Mountain Loop Hike Map

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Dog Mountain Info extracted from WTA

Location: Southwest Washington -- Columbia River Gorge
Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2800 ft.
Highest Point: 2948 ft.
Rating: 4.5 stars

Highlights -
Wildflowers/Meadows
Dogs allowed on leash
Summits
Rivers

Pass Required: Northwest Forest Pass required
Poison oak: long pants recommended

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Dog Mountain Trip Description extracted from WTA

The stunning views and unparalleled springtime flowers make this one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge. On a good day, you can get a bird’s eye view of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River. In the spring the top is carpeted with vibrant yellow balsam root. Although the trail is steep and sometimes crowded, this hike is unquestionably worth the effort.

The hike begins with a heart-thumping one-half mile climb through a wooded area to a junction. Turn right and continue your uphill trek. Soon you will be treated to glimpses of the Columbia River through the foliage. During the spring, you may also come face-to-face with wildflowers on the hillside next to the trail.

One mile past the junction, the trail comes to a viewpoint where you get a panoramic view of the Columbia River, Wind Mountain, and the top of Dog Mountain. This makes a good picnic spot and turnaround point for a shorter hike.

After enjoying the viewpoint, resume your uphill ascent for a half-mile to the second trail junction. Bear right and head up another half-mile to the site of a former fire lookout. The lookout was built in 1931 to watch for fires across the river in the Mount Hood National Forest. The wide openness makes this an excellent spot to pause and take in the scenery.

From the lookout, it is only a half mile to the top of the meadow. This portion of the hike is out in the open and very picturesque. However, you’ll need to turn your focus from the scenery to your feet as you skirt the top of a cliff. It can also be quite breezy, so be prepared for gusty winds.

Getting to the top is a cause for celebration, and you may be greeted by a swarm of people buzzing with excitement after having made the rigorous climb. This is not a spot for quiet introspection. Instead, join the party-like atmosphere and savor the view.

Retrace your steps to return to the car. You can also make this a loop hike by coming back down the Augspurger Mountain Trail. This adds 0.9 miles to the hike, but is more knee-friendly and provides additional views of the Columbia River. A tenth of a mile down from the top of the meadow, take the trail to the right. Continue for 1.1 miles to a junction. Turn left and follow the trail 2.7 miles back to your car.

WTA Pro-Tip: The perfect way to end your Dog Mountain experience is to stop in Stevenson Washington at the Walking Man Brewery or the Big River Grill. The Walking Man Brewery serves a wide variety of their own brews along with sandwiches and gourmet pizzas, and the outdoor seating area allows you to continue your commune with nature.

If you’d like a more upscale dining experience, try the Big River Grill which features Northwest Cuisine using fresh local ingredients. With its license plate collection and Columbia River sturgeon mermaid, the food is Portland-good and the atmosphere roadhouse quirky.

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A recent trip done on May 2
http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/tri ... 15-05-02.4979142392

Spending two days in Vancouver so decided to hike Dog Mountain today. Not the hike for solitude, arrived at the parking lot at 9:45am to a packed lot with so many cars I could not count them all, so I shared today's adventure with hundreds of hikers and dogs.

A steep hike with great views and an awesome wildflower show. I took the counter-clockwise loop which is easier going up with views but a little hard on the knees coming down. I would recommend the clockwise loop. This was a great hike even with the crowds, and if you have time, the Asperger Mountain trail looks interesting which connects with the Dog Mountain Trail. Besides the Gorge, there were views of Mount Adams, St. Helens, and Hood, along with one of the most spectacular wildflower displays I have ever seen.

Was back at the car by 1:30pm and the parking lot was still packed. I will have to return to the gorge for some more exploring.

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Dog Mountain GPS Co-ordinates: 45.6993, -121.7066

Driving Directions

From Carson, drive approximately 9 miles east on State Route 14 to the trail-head, just beyond milepost 53. The parking area and trailhead are on the left (north) side of the highway.

Note:  We'll go on SR 14 from East to West, so the parking is on our right hand side.

katcatus

Would like to join if there is a third car joining. 1 person, carpool, Nexus. Thanks.

EXPLORER

抱歉, 我去不了。你们玩好! Happy Mother's Day!

EXPLORER

抱歉, 我去不了。你们玩好! Happy Mother's Day!