My dear Jessica - I am so glad I "stumbled onto" your internet video site.... all because I was doing some light research on the movie "Last of the Mohicans". I call myself a small town Indian boy from southeast Alaska .... full of gratitude for reaching my 78th year, and having the opportunity to have lived in many places in the U.S., as well as visiting many more places in America. Your video and your descriptive soliloquy (in its entirety) took me on the hike with you, that at the time, you referred to as your favorite (?). Your moments describing "relationships that ended"... and the personal "growth" you recognized, and appreciate (to this day?) .... made this old man smile in admiration. BTW - the coast of Oregon, I think is my favorite (year round) place in the U.S. for a few reasons .... but one that I will mention is the "invigoration" I feel in breathing the air ... there. I'll refrain from commenting on (current?) politics of the more populated areas. One last time ... thanks for "taking me with you" .... the only thing I think that would have been better, would have been to actually be there with you (in conversation). Appreciate you !!!
Fresh out of a 17 year long relationship, 4 children, house, etc, and just having done my first solo hike to Ramona Falls yesterday by myself, like I used to do, that part about building yourself hit hard and so true. Thank you for making this video and really inspiring me to continue on my solo adventures and to keep finding my way in this brave new world! Rock on random lady from a video recommendation.
This comment literally made my heart so happy! I’m so glad something I had to say had a positive return for you. Get after it girl! I’m rooting for you
Girl, I started hiking again last year and started backpacking too... for the same reasons. I've been hiking and camping around Ramona Falls area a lot lately, I'm going to go on this one soon. I love it up there on the mountain.
Such a pretty hike!Mount Hood is breathtaking! I would love to hike some US trails one day if I get over there! Will explore more of your content 😊 Greetings from Australia
Hi Jess!! Your video was absolutely breathtaking!! This hike is on the top of my list of things to do in Oregon. I have a few questions for you and would really appreciate if you could answer them! Was the drive up to the trail confusing? What did you put in your gps to get there? Do you just go backwards to get to your car or is it a loop if you don’t go to the waterfall? Did you need a permit to hike the trail? Thank you so so much! (I’ve never been on a hike before so I apologize for so many questions)
I looked up directions to Lolo Pass and Bald Mountain. It should be really easy to get directions with a quick search. Yep it’s an in and out hike. Not a loop. So you just turn around and go back the way you came. No permit needed unless you want to backpack in and stay the night. :) Have fun out there!
Interesting sounds lolo pass has a lot of Bigfoot activity in and around there you should watch the Bigfoot research project there on the mount hood trails all the time especially lolo pass 👣
Probably should carry a little more than bear spray when hiking solo. Great video, came across this while searching for a trail near this one on Mt. Hood. Keep trekkin...
Hi! I loved your video! I’m French living in pdx, was the last place where you were the end of the trail back to your car, or is it the end and then we have to go back all again the same way ? Thank you so much if you answer!
Yea totally just go prepared! I feel safe out there. Sometimes critters and sounds raise an alarm but I don’t think it’s any more dangerous than every day life.
Hi, I'll be heading to Oregon in Mid June, everything I've seen has said to do the trail starting in July. Has there been a lot of snow this yr or any reason why June would be a poor time to go? Oh and Happy Mother's Day. Thanks
Thank you very much! This was recorded over Fathers Day in June. There has been a lot of snow this year but we are warming up pretty quick. Personally I would check trail conditions on AllTrails and you might get lucky 🍀
@@WanderJessica I'll actually be coming out of the Eagle Creek trail Sat of Father's Day weekend. But I will try to do a thru hike of the Enchantments with a friend of a friend snow permitting on that Monday instead of Mt Hood. If that happens I will have 2 days to fill so maybe I will give it a shot. Thanks again regardless.
@@WanderJessica I watched more of your Videos and I may need to go to Umpqua hot springs or that hot tub in Bend after the Enchantments to recover lol.
I was out there last weekend doing some other trails and the road that leads to LoLo I drove on a bit and there was a lot of rocks and branches down. Is the road decent up to this trail head. Btw...I do not have a 4x4 lol
This section is perfect for dogs lots of small streams along the way most of the year lots of shade after bald mountain and ends up at the river crossing Wich can be treacherous I turn back at that point it really moderate 5 and 7 year old did great
I'm 58 I've been backpacking since highschool. I had a similar issue with my ex-wife, ten years married, if it wasn't what she wanted to do, it didn't happen. 4 years divorced and I feel that , I'm still getting back into backpacking... Another thing about getting out and hiking alone when you have no one to go with, is it creates independence and self reliance. Also you can meet cool people out in the trail.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s nice to hear from others who have had similar journeys. Happy for you that you’re getting back to things you enjoy
Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing! Have you submitted mount hood? Would love to go out and explore with you. Just moved to Portland from wa and love to go and explore. Usually just me and my girl dog 🐕 🏔
I completely agree about being okay with hiking on your own not relying on anyone to keep yourself company. Only reason I prefer hiking with someone is for safety. There is a lot of crazy people hiding in trails 😐
(22:22) To your left on the screen. WEIRD tree is bent but not broken (the bottom part of the tree) Bigfoot did it IMO. And all the tree branches broken in that 1 spot. (I would go past those tree dump area) Find out why it's all there. (Or climb up and wait)
If you want another awesome view check out this hike in Washington 😉 th-cam.com/video/-53D-IrTb-Q/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful hike and wonderful views. You're so brave. Thanks for sharing your experience.
My dear Jessica - I am so glad I "stumbled onto" your internet video site.... all because I was doing some light research on the movie "Last of the Mohicans".
I call myself a small town Indian boy from southeast Alaska .... full of gratitude for reaching my 78th year, and having the opportunity to have lived in many places in the U.S., as well as visiting many more places in America.
Your video and your descriptive soliloquy (in its entirety) took me on the hike with you, that at the time, you referred to as your favorite (?). Your moments describing "relationships that ended"... and the personal "growth" you recognized, and appreciate (to this day?) .... made this old man smile in admiration.
BTW - the coast of Oregon, I think is my favorite (year round) place in the U.S. for a few reasons .... but one that I will mention is the "invigoration" I feel in breathing the air ... there. I'll refrain from commenting on (current?) politics of the more populated areas.
One last time ... thanks for "taking me with you" .... the only thing I think that would have been better, would have been to actually be there with you (in conversation).
Appreciate you !!!
Fresh out of a 17 year long relationship, 4 children, house, etc, and just having done my first solo hike to Ramona Falls yesterday by myself, like I used to do, that part about building yourself hit hard and so true.
Thank you for making this video and really inspiring me to continue on my solo adventures and to keep finding my way in this brave new world!
Rock on random lady from a video recommendation.
This comment literally made my heart so happy! I’m so glad something I had to say had a positive return for you. Get after it girl! I’m rooting for you
Cool hike! Gonna add it to my list this summer. Hope I catch a day like you did.
I love this hike! Can’t wait to go back again
Girl, I started hiking again last year and started backpacking too... for the same reasons. I've been hiking and camping around Ramona Falls area a lot lately, I'm going to go on this one soon. I love it up there on the mountain.
Great video! Thank you for sharing I’ll be checking this hike out tomorrow!
Yay! I hope you have so much fun
Really nice hike! Thanks for sharing your experience
I had a blast out there! So it’s easy to share
Loved the video! Thank you! Hopefully someday I’ll be on that trail!
I hope you get to enjoy it! It’s a stunner!
Thanks for the Vid, Taking my son up there from Socal...
Great hike! I hope to go there one day.
I really appreciate the positive message you shared here.
Born and raised in Portland Oregon....Great video 🔥
Glad you enjoyed 😊
Beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing! I have only done a few trails in the Mt Hood area and I love it!
Mount Hood wilderness is so beautiful! I could go out exploring every day!
You are amazing. Such a great soul. And this trail is gorgeous.
Thank you so much! 🙏
Awesome!!! Love your positive energy ☺️
Thank you 😊
Such a pretty hike!Mount Hood is breathtaking! I would love to hike some US trails one day if I get over there! Will explore more of your content 😊 Greetings from Australia
I would love to explore Australia! Way up on my bucket list of places to visit
Hi Jess!!
Your video was absolutely breathtaking!! This hike is on the top of my list of things to do in Oregon. I have a few questions for you and would really appreciate if you could answer them!
Was the drive up to the trail confusing? What did you put in your gps to get there?
Do you just go backwards to get to your car or is it a loop if you don’t go to the waterfall?
Did you need a permit to hike the trail?
Thank you so so much! (I’ve never been on a hike before so I apologize for so many questions)
I looked up directions to Lolo Pass and Bald Mountain. It should be really easy to get directions with a quick search.
Yep it’s an in and out hike. Not a loop. So you just turn around and go back the way you came.
No permit needed unless you want to backpack in and stay the night. :)
Have fun out there!
Such a Beautiful hike
My new favorite! So beautiful and soooo much fun 🤩
Interesting sounds lolo pass has a lot of Bigfoot activity in and around there you should watch the Bigfoot research project there on the mount hood trails all the time especially lolo pass 👣
Lol
Probably should carry a little more than bear spray when hiking solo. Great video, came across this while searching for a trail near this one on Mt. Hood. Keep trekkin...
Hi! I loved your video!
I’m French living in pdx, was the last place where you were the end of the trail back to your car, or is it the end and then we have to go back all again the same way ? Thank you so much if you answer!
Hi there. Thank you for checking it out. The last place where I turned around at the river was about 5 miles from the car
Would love to do this hike again, need to add to my calendar! :)
Definitely! It is such a fun one!
I've never hiked a place like this before. Is it safe to go alone?
Yea totally just go prepared! I feel safe out there. Sometimes critters and sounds raise an alarm but I don’t think it’s any more dangerous than every day life.
Hi, I'll be heading to Oregon in Mid June, everything I've seen has said to do the trail starting in July. Has there been a lot of snow this yr or any reason why June would be a poor time to go? Oh and Happy Mother's Day.
Thanks
Thank you very much! This was recorded over Fathers Day in June. There has been a lot of snow this year but we are warming up pretty quick. Personally I would check trail conditions on AllTrails and you might get lucky 🍀
@@WanderJessica I'll actually be coming out of the Eagle Creek trail Sat of Father's Day weekend. But I will try to do a thru hike of the Enchantments with a friend of a friend snow permitting on that Monday instead of Mt Hood. If that happens I will have 2 days to fill so maybe I will give it a shot. Thanks again regardless.
Sounds rad! Have so much fun
@@WanderJessica I watched more of your Videos and I may need to go to Umpqua hot springs or that hot tub in Bend after the Enchantments to recover lol.
I was out there last weekend doing some other trails and the road that leads to LoLo I drove on a bit and there was a lot of rocks and branches down. Is the road decent up to this trail head. Btw...I do not have a 4x4 lol
This section is perfect for dogs lots of small streams along the way most of the year lots of shade after bald mountain and ends up at the river crossing Wich can be treacherous I turn back at that point it really moderate 5 and 7 year old did great
I'm 58 I've been backpacking since highschool. I had a similar issue with my ex-wife, ten years married, if it wasn't what she wanted to do, it didn't happen. 4 years divorced and I feel that , I'm still getting back into backpacking... Another thing about getting out and hiking alone when you have no one to go with, is it creates independence and self reliance. Also you can meet cool people out in the trail.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s nice to hear from others who have had similar journeys. Happy for you that you’re getting back to things you enjoy
Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing! Have you submitted mount hood? Would love to go out and explore with you. Just moved to Portland from wa and love to go and explore. Usually just me and my girl dog 🐕 🏔
I completely agree about being okay with hiking on your own not relying on anyone to keep yourself company. Only reason I prefer hiking with someone is for safety. There is a lot of crazy people hiding in trails 😐
✨That’s why i carry bear spray✨ for the creepers and not the bears 🤣
do you take anything such as bear spray, stun gun, etc. to protect yourself while out hiking alone?
Yes, I always carry bear spray and a personal locator for safety.
New to your channel if you hike the West Coast. Gotta learn the terrain and what to bring from Hawaii. Bigfoot hunting!!! Gun is NEVER for Bigfoot.
What and where if needed do I get a permit to go hiking? Can you open carry? (gun)
Depends on where you go is the answer to both questions
Not afraid of going missing? (MISSING 411) Also Bears/Cougars? Bigfoot?
Nope not afraid
(22:22) To your left on the screen. WEIRD tree is bent but not broken (the bottom part of the tree) Bigfoot did it IMO. And all the tree branches broken in that 1 spot. (I would go past those tree dump area) Find out why it's all there. (Or climb up and wait)
You totally should
Didn't want to take a swim? I'm sure that water would of cooled you down!
Lol you saw that ice cap melting directly into the river? Plus how fast it was flowing? Umm no thanks I choose life.
@@WanderJessica chicken!
😂
(21:07) Grunting noise; most likely a Bigfoot.
He’s calling to you to come out and visit him
Fresh pushed down tree's could mean Bigfoot doesn't want humans to go past.
Probably right
Top-spur Trail....easier shorter and blow down free
More views next time and that background music is horrible!
Thanks for the engagement 😘