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[pct-l] Oregon



Good evening, Jerry

>From Crater Lake to the Columbia there are only a few stretches that are
even mildly inconvenient for finding water.  The part of the trail from the
Crater Lake rim road up to Thielsen Creek, just north of Mt. Thielsen, is
usually dry, and much of the 30 or so miles from Thielsen Creek up to Summit
Lake does not have a lot of convenient trail-side water.  Fortunately,
Thielsen Creek is reliable.  If it were not, Diamond Lake would get lots
more visitors.  Lack of water is not a serious threat anywhere because in
several places lakes are only a relatively short distance off-trail.  The
only real question is:  Is it better to carry some extra water and hike on,
or take the time to go off trail for an hour or so to find water?  Crater
Lake to Summit Lake usually requires 2-3 camps, unless you are really
booking big miles like the thru-hikers, so plan for the possibility of a few
dry camps.  From Summit Lake north to the Columbia has fairly abundant
water.  I seldom carry more than 1-2 liters north of Summit Lake.

As for the hiking time, just calculate the total miles and divide by a
realistic number of miles per day.  Be honest with your daily mileage
estimate.  Many casual hikers have trouble with more than 10-15 miles per
day, and that assumes a sensible load and minimal blisters or other physical
problems.

There is some very rewarding country in that area.  Enjoy.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Goller" <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 11:28 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Oregon


> I'm planning a hike from Crater Lake to Cascade Locks. I have a couple of
> questions I hope you all can answer.
>
> 1. Will I need any permits for this section?
>
> 2. It seems there is quite a long run from Crater Lake to the first water
> north of there. I'm having a little trouble telling exactly how long. Any
> info on how many miles I should plan on for water carrying?
>
> 3. If you could hike it in July, August (after the 15th), or September,
> which month would you pick. I'm going for a very leisurely 15 miles a day.
> The trip is to relax, not make miles.
>
> 4. Any feel for what the rain situation, if any, would be during those
> months?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jerry
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