@@HikeOregon 😃 almost. My full family name is Schwendener, my friends call me Schwendi. The name roots from ancient people, who prepared ground for growing crop by burning trees ans bushes. Such places are still called Schwendi sometimes. There are several places called Schwendi in Switzerland. Do you know somebody from such a place?
You might want to consider backpacking in the Diamond Peak wilderness or something like the north umpqua River Trail if you want a more secluded hike experience.
The White River Canyon is my favorite place in the world. It’s like the moon with running water. Never got to do the whole trail before moving back east, but I went to that canyon whenever I could. Spent my 30th birthday there.
Thank you I always wanted to see that trail! When I lived a little while in Oregon I loved going to timberline lodge! We did hike and camp near Heather canyon! Can't wait to get back that way! The Creek crossing a couple times looked scary to me! And yes beautiful meadow with the cousin it flower (or Dr suess) hike looked like a good time!
My best wildflower experience...Mt Rainier's Wonderland Trail...the wildflowers filled in the ravines, so it looked like "rivers of wildflowers"...unforgettable!
It was pouring out, when me & my then-in-good-shape brother arrived(he lived in Hillsboro, for about 20 years). Well I started a tantrum & just had to hike the loop. So, we did about ten miles, as it rained profusely, turned around, went back to the truck and he bought me dinner at "Stone Cliff," restaurant. It was worth a day-in-the-rain. I still put-on a smile when chatting about it.
I started this hike with a friend whose boot disintegrated around Paradise Park so we stayed the night and hiked back to timberline the next morning. I'm hoping to give it another shot this summer.
Awesome video, as usual. Now I really want to do this hike. Maybe I can squeeze it in next year if I can get a permit. They have to be in high demand for this area.
@@HikeOregon Thanks for the reply. I looked into it last night and am definitely carving out an extra few days this summer on one of my visits with my mom to hike this trail. With no permit requirements restricting the number of people, I imagine it has to be pretty crowded, but I'll just go in mentally prepared for that. Once again, awesome views, thanks.
Yes the trail is a bit crowded. But if you’re flexible a Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday trip would be ideal! Do 3 nights 4 days, that seemed just about perfect. 👍🏼
Fantastic trip documentary! So many amazing views and that looked like an intense hike too with all the elevation and creek crossings. Are you able to have campfires in that area? Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure.
Thanks for watching! You can have fires in certain areas but in the summer I just don’t mess around with fires because it can so easily cause a wildfire.
I'm planning to hike around Hood at the end of August. I've been researching the route. Lots has changed since this video. The Elliot creek crossing has become more sketchy from reports. Also there is a closed section after Romona Falls. Hikers can use the PCT as an alternate to Bald Mountain and then meet back up with trail 600.
Yep. I have made quite a few personalized itineraries for people this season. Elliot crossing is always scary, we just got lucky with that log being there. And the alternate route around the Bald Mountain closure actually doesn’t add any mileage and is easier because you get to cross via a bridge versus doing a large creek crossing on the Muddy Fork.
@@HikeOregon since I also do mountaineering, I’m half tempted to just hike up the moraine all the way to essentially go around the Elliot creek. Then could skirt across and b-line to the trail. I guess it will depend on energy levels.
Awesome trip. Love your videos. Question, do you like your accordion style sleeping pad? I don't have a sleeping pad but want to get one by spring and very tight budget. I'm afraid to spend money on a inflatable pad then get hole in it. Also never used one and afraid the air in a inflatable pad would be cold, where i think a accordion style would put enough barrier between ground and me. Have you tried both? Whats your thoughts? Thanks Ray
Hi Ray, Thanks so much for watching! The Zlite is definitely on the cheaper end and for the summer it works well for me. If you are going to do any camping at all in temps lower than 32 you should get an inflatable pad with an R value of 5 or higher. I have both. The Zlite for summer backpacking and an ExPed mat that was pretty spendy for fall and spring trips.
@@HikeOregon Thanks, I'll have to look that up. I make do with what i have. enjoy watchin your videos keep Putin them up, can't wait to see your adventures in California Sierra's.
I use both most of the time. I use the closed cell foam pad not only for underneath the air pad, but for laying out while stretching, as a seat when taking breaks. Using both at night not only helps with heat, but makes it so the air pad doesn't slip around so much.
Are you SURE there are no bears? Get some Crocs for camp wear and they are great for stream crossings. They protect your feet and give grip on the rocks in the stream, also dry fast, especially the black color.
You can’t avoid the creek crossings on this trail. I would pick a different trail for backpacking if you are nervous about the crossings. The three sisters loop is much more tame.
Michael Farmer - There are still bears. I moved to Oregon over 40 years ago and have hiked almost everywhere and have never heard of bears being a problem like the are in California and elsewhere.
@@HikeOregon Wow, that's a lot. Wonder how many there are now with people out of work, working from home, school out, etc.. I really wanted to do this but I take care of a immunocompromised person. Idk, my worries are passing individuals that potentially are infected.
I always undid my hip belt, can’t say the same for the folks I was hiking with. We only crossed without shoes that one day. I explain why in the video.
I had my COROS Vertix Sports watch on but that also counted all of our little breaks for pictures and pee breaks as well as longer lunch breaks so actual hiking time is unknown but here’s the breakdown: Day 1: 5 hrs 15 mins 10 miles 1,400 ft. gain and 3,900 ft. loss in elevation Day 2: 7 hrs 30 mins 10.4 miles 3,330 ft. gain and 1,043 ft. loss in elevation Day 3: 8 hrs 40 mins 14.3 miles 3,570 ft. gain and 3,770 ft. loss in elevation Day 4: 4 hrs 50 mins 8.1 miles 2,405 ft. gain and 1,886 ft. loss in elevation Keep in mind the river crossings and constant elevation gain and loss really slow down your pace.
@@HikeOregon You rock! That's for the info. I will be taking a beginner hiker... she is in good shape but new to hiking. Do you think a beginner could complete the trip in 4 days. ...Rough guess
Even I thought 10 miles on this trail were hard and I generally love hiking 15-20 miles a day when I’m backpacking. So no, I think if you’re taking a beginner, you’re going to be slower and the River crossing will take you longer. I think doing 8 miles a day would be more appropriate. I would take 5 days 4 nights just to be safe and if you find you’re making more miles per day then you can always end sooner. But I’d plan for 5 days.
Thanks so much for this video! I'm hiking the trail in a few days and can't wait!
Awesome!!!!! I am glad I could help. I hope you have an amazing time and enjoy yourself.
This and the Wonderland trail have been on my bucket list forever. So beautiful! Thanks for bringing us along.
Luckily you don’t need a permit to do this one :)
Really!? Well that moves it up on the list
Awesome video! can't wait to head out that way one day!
both of you Guys have some really good content!
When are you coming out to Oregon?
@@HikeOregon I'm not sure there's so many places I want to go but hopefully soon!
Woowww, beautiful adventure, I love the view of the environment. I can't wait to hike round the world
Hiking this one in a few weeks. Pretty excited. We're aiming for 3 days, 2 nights.
Amazing!!!
Great video. That trail is on my bucket list . ✌️
You’ll love it.
Cool movie!
Thank you so much!
Dear Hike Oregon family, I'm new in the hood 🤠. I liked your video, I would love to visit Oregon one day. Hello from the Swiss mountains
Are you from Schwendi???
@@HikeOregon 😃 almost. My full family name is Schwendener, my friends call me Schwendi. The name roots from ancient people, who prepared ground for growing crop by burning trees ans bushes. Such places are still called Schwendi sometimes. There are several places called Schwendi in Switzerland. Do you know somebody from such a place?
Awesome shots of the Mountain!👍❤️💕
Thanks Jon!
such a cool adventure. Camp coffee!! Love it too. Such beautiful scenery. Those water crossings were pretty hairy. Exciting video!
Yes, some of the crossings were a bit scary.
Great video of your trip. We are heading out the week of Aug 24th. So excited. Thanks again for sharing your adventure...
Nice! You’ll love it.
The landscape is incredible!
It really is. I was in awe the whole time!
Looks like a great time absolutely love that Ramona falls area it’s like your in a different world or something thanks for sharing!
I love Ramona Falls so much!
So cool, love the video.. I’m adding this trail to the bucket list.
Thanks for watching. It’s a pretty cool hike. Very busy though.
Hike Oregon Hmm, that’s a bummer. I like hiking to get away from people! Lol
You might want to consider backpacking in the Diamond Peak wilderness or something like the north umpqua River Trail if you want a more secluded hike experience.
The White River Canyon is my favorite place in the world. It’s like the moon with running water. Never got to do the whole trail before moving back east, but I went to that canyon whenever I could. Spent my 30th birthday there.
Cairn Basin is one of my favorite places on Mt. Hood. And oh those wildflowers!
August and there is still snow at the start of your video. I love all the waterfalls.
There is snow on mt. Hood and some of the other peaks all year.
@@HikeOregon The Alpine meadow brings back fond memories of the Austrian Alps.
Thank you I always wanted to see that trail! When I lived a little while in Oregon I loved going to timberline lodge! We did hike and camp near Heather canyon! Can't wait to get back that way! The Creek crossing a couple times looked scary to me! And yes beautiful meadow with the cousin it flower (or Dr suess) hike looked like a good time!
Yea the river crossings were definitely nerve wracking sometimes.
My best wildflower experience...Mt Rainier's Wonderland Trail...the wildflowers filled in the ravines, so it looked like "rivers of wildflowers"...unforgettable!
That sounds epic! Hopefully one day I will get to experience that.
Lol I feel up to the actual walking but when it comes to crossing a fast stream I'll butt-scoot across that log without any shame at all! ;)
What an incredibly beautiful place and great hike! Thanks for sharing! You also have a great channel and we've subbed.
Welcome to the Hike Oregon family!
It was pouring out, when me & my then-in-good-shape brother arrived(he lived in Hillsboro, for about 20 years). Well I started a tantrum & just had to hike the loop. So, we did about ten miles, as it rained profusely, turned around, went back to the truck and he bought me dinner at "Stone Cliff," restaurant. It was worth a day-in-the-rain. I still put-on a smile when chatting about it.
I started this hike with a friend whose boot disintegrated around Paradise Park so we stayed the night and hiked back to timberline the next morning. I'm hoping to give it another shot this summer.
Paradise Park is so epic!
Did it in June 2018, it was amazing, the creek crossings where ruff.
Oh I bet they were insane in June. I generally recommend people wait until mid July to hike this.
Awesome video, as usual. Now I really want to do this hike. Maybe I can squeeze it in next year if I can get a permit. They have to be in high demand for this area.
No permit needed for Mt. Hood wilderness hikes.
@@HikeOregon Thanks for the reply. I looked into it last night and am definitely carving out an extra few days this summer on one of my visits with my mom to hike this trail. With no permit requirements restricting the number of people, I imagine it has to be pretty crowded, but I'll just go in mentally prepared for that. Once again, awesome views, thanks.
Yes the trail is a bit crowded. But if you’re flexible a Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday trip would be ideal! Do 3 nights 4 days, that seemed just about perfect. 👍🏼
" Going down to 3500 feet" sounds odd to this Eastern guy, where going UP to 4000-ish feet is a significant peak......
Fantastic trip documentary! So many amazing views and that looked like an intense hike too with all the elevation and creek crossings. Are you able to have campfires in that area? Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure.
Thanks for watching! You can have fires in certain areas but in the summer I just don’t mess around with fires because it can so easily cause a wildfire.
Are there enough trees throughout the area for hammocking?
For the most part. You just can’t camp at some of the higher elevation camps. But all the camps we were at had trees.
I'm planning to hike around Hood at the end of August. I've been researching the route. Lots has changed since this video. The Elliot creek crossing has become more sketchy from reports. Also there is a closed section after Romona Falls. Hikers can use the PCT as an alternate to Bald Mountain and then meet back up with trail 600.
Yep. I have made quite a few personalized itineraries for people this season. Elliot crossing is always scary, we just got lucky with that log being there. And the alternate route around the Bald Mountain closure actually doesn’t add any mileage and is easier because you get to cross via a bridge versus doing a large creek crossing on the Muddy Fork.
@@HikeOregon since I also do mountaineering, I’m half tempted to just hike up the moraine all the way to essentially go around the Elliot creek. Then could skirt across and b-line to the trail. I guess it will depend on energy levels.
Have fun!
Awesome trip. Love your videos.
Question, do you like your accordion style sleeping pad? I don't have a sleeping pad but want to get one by spring and very tight budget. I'm afraid to spend money on a inflatable pad then get hole in it. Also never used one and afraid the air in a inflatable pad would be cold, where i think a accordion style would put enough barrier between ground and me. Have you tried both? Whats your thoughts? Thanks Ray
Hi Ray,
Thanks so much for watching! The Zlite is definitely on the cheaper end and for the summer it works well for me. If you are going to do any camping at all in temps lower than 32 you should get an inflatable pad with an R value of 5 or higher. I have both. The Zlite for summer backpacking and an ExPed mat that was pretty spendy for fall and spring trips.
@@HikeOregon Thanks, I'll have to look that up. I make do with what i have. enjoy watchin your videos keep Putin them up, can't wait to see your adventures in California Sierra's.
I use both most of the time. I use the closed cell foam pad not only for underneath the air pad, but for laying out while stretching, as a seat when taking breaks. Using both at night not only helps with heat, but makes it so the air pad doesn't slip around so much.
Are you SURE there are no bears? Get some Crocs for camp wear and they are great for stream crossings. They protect your feet and give grip on the rocks in the stream, also dry fast, especially the black color.
There are bears everywhere in Oregon.
Cool vidéo. From 🇫🇷 what is you tent ?
I want to know too!
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2
Hike Oregon thank you. Great trek and amazing state.
When was this hike? The wildflowers are amazing!!
August 1-4
How can you avoid the rushing water creek areas. I wanna do this but feeling sketchy about crossing the rushing waters
You can’t avoid the creek crossings on this trail. I would pick a different trail for backpacking if you are nervous about the crossings. The three sisters loop is much more tame.
Wicked
There where bears in the early 90s maybe the newer ski areas and influx of people scared them off!
Michael Farmer - There are still bears. I moved to Oregon over 40 years ago and have hiked almost everywhere and have never heard of bears being a problem like the are in California and elsewhere.
I've hiked this twice, and will again July 2021. There ARE bears there. And Cougars. You might not see them, but...
Actually there are bears there...
Is there a lot of people on this trail, How many did u see?
Over the entire trip we saw probably 100 people or more. 75% of them are day hikers.
@@HikeOregon Wow, that's a lot. Wonder how many there are now with people out of work, working from home, school out, etc.. I really wanted to do this but I take care of a immunocompromised person. Idk, my worries are passing individuals that potentially are infected.
Yea the amount of people out hiking right now is crazy!!
Please make a video about mineral sites in Oregon, like Dushes jasper river or Owhee jasper river.
Can you hike to old mining sites there?
Crossing rivers barefoot and keeping your hipbelt cinched. >_< Nice vid though. Going to do this trail 31 aug-3 sept this year.
I always undid my hip belt, can’t say the same for the folks I was hiking with. We only crossed without shoes that one day. I explain why in the video.
What time of the year was this?
August
Does everyone that hike carry a gun or Bear Spray?
Most people who backpack carry some sort of protection. Everyone is comfortable carrying different things.
How many hours were you hiking per day?
I had my COROS Vertix Sports watch on but that also counted all of our little breaks for pictures and pee breaks as well as longer lunch breaks so actual hiking time is unknown but here’s the breakdown:
Day 1: 5 hrs 15 mins 10 miles 1,400 ft. gain and 3,900 ft. loss in elevation
Day 2: 7 hrs 30 mins 10.4 miles 3,330 ft. gain and 1,043 ft. loss in elevation
Day 3: 8 hrs 40 mins 14.3 miles 3,570 ft. gain and 3,770 ft. loss in elevation
Day 4: 4 hrs 50 mins 8.1 miles 2,405 ft. gain and 1,886 ft. loss in elevation
Keep in mind the river crossings and constant elevation gain and loss really slow down your pace.
@@HikeOregon You rock! That's for the info. I will be taking a beginner hiker... she is in good shape but new to hiking. Do you think a beginner could complete the trip in 4 days. ...Rough guess
Even I thought 10 miles on this trail were hard and I generally love hiking 15-20 miles a day when I’m backpacking. So no, I think if you’re taking a beginner, you’re going to be slower and the River crossing will take you longer. I think doing 8 miles a day would be more appropriate. I would take 5 days 4 nights just to be safe and if you find you’re making more miles per day then you can always end sooner. But I’d plan for 5 days.
@@HikeOregon That is good advice!! Thank you! I will have to start with a shorter novice hike. Maybe I'll do that trip alone. ;)
Thanks for the help!
Yeah.. those water crossings. 😡
Any Bigfoot? Or Bigfoot just observed you girls?
😂😂😂