[pct-l] north OR / south WA sections

[losthiker at sisqtel.net (Deems)]

One of the premier local trails is the Eagle Creek waterfall trail out of
Cascade Locks. This
was the old PCT in the early 1970s, and is still one of the prettiest trails
in the west.
Check out this link of Jonathan Leys at www.phlumf.com. He also has many
other
local visual tours and trek ideas for you there.  You are in a hiker's
heaven!!
http://www.phlumf.com/other/photos/eaglecreek/eaglecreek.htm
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I live in Portland and am itching to do a section or two this spring.
Looking for sections anywhere from 20 to 50 miles long, up to about 3 or 4
driving hours away from Portland, either north or south.  Any helpful info
about tough river crossings, snowpack, or other need-to-know tidbits are
much appreciated, as well.

Are there nice sized sections using the Columbia River as a put in or take
out?  Those would be ideal, as a weekend warrior.

If there are "must do" sections within this area realm, lay 'em on me!  URLs
of online resources to find PCT sections is also appreciated (not having
much luck with that so far, hence this posting).

Many thanks

Rice N Peas (AT '03)