Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
An 11.2 mile hike with 2,625 feet of elevation gain. This is NW of Carson starting at the Trout Creek Trailhead. Solid hike with the option to do some rappelling near the top for students.
Activity Notes
A long but gentle hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. Oregonhiker.org says "This is a Pacific Crest Trail section hike that takes you from surprisingly wide Trout Creek up to Sedum Ridge. From there, you can head right along an abandoned forest road to the top of Mowich Butte with its expansive views. After 1.3 miles on the trail, you’ll also stop at the dizzying Trout Creek Viewpoint, from which you can look straight down on the rushing creek as well as to the forested peaks around. There are also a few big trees along the way, but almost the entire area was scorched by the massive 1902 Yacolt Burn, and the recovering forest is dotted with the rotting snags of fire-killed trees."
This will be an open ended hike with the possibility of some additional steep terrain skills practice. Or it might just be a nice long hike in the woods.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 64 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 1 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 11 miles |
| General Route Info | Mellow 11.2 mile hike up to Sedum Ridge and then up to Mowich Butte for expansive views. |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Interesting Features | Creek(s), Mountain Views, Ridgelines, River or Creek Ford, Spectacular Views |
| Relevant Maps | https://www.oregonhikers.org/w/images/6/68/MowichButteTroutCreekMap.png |
| Useful Links | Map |
