This backpack begins at Frog Lake SnoPark. It will include an overnight camp, and a trip to Upper Twin Lake and Palmateer Point. This area will offer great views of Mount Hood, Barlow Butte and the Barlow Creek valley. 

Activity Notes

Moved to December due to lack of snow.<br> <br> Never been backpacking in the winter before?  Intimidated by it all?  This is your opportunity to give it a try.

Beginning at the Frog Lake Sno-Park, we will do an easy 2 mile snowshoe hike up the Pacific Crest Trail to Lower Twin Lakes, where we’ll set up camp.  Once we’re settled in, you can relax in camp or explore the area around the lake.

After a lazy breakfast on Sunday morning, we’ll snowshoe to Upper Twin Lake and Palmateer Point.  If the weather cooperates, we should have clear views of Mount Hood, Barlow Butte and the Barlow Creek valley.  Then, it’s back to camp, pack up, and head for the trailhead.  About 1500 feet of elevation gain and 9 miles overall.

We’ll have a pre-trip meeting in mid-November to discuss gear and winter backcountry issues.

Contact Regis Krug (regis_krug@mentor.com) for more information on this trip.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 55 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 9 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
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