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  • Lucky Lake Trailhead – Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon

    Lucky Lake Trailhead – Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon

    Lucky Lake Trailhead provides access to the Three Sisters Wilderness , Metolius-Windigo Trail (#99) and Senoj Lake Trail (#14.1). Parking: Large separate area for trailers. Possible Destinations: (mileage is one way) Facilities: No bathroom, no hitching posts, no corrals, no water. Permits:  Day Use – Central Cascades Wilderness Permit –…

  • Whipple Creek Regional Park – Vancouver, Washington

    Whipple Creek Regional Park – Vancouver, Washington

    A local gem in SW WA. 💚

  • Killen Creek/PCT/Muddy Meadows Loop – Mt Adams Wilderness, Washington

    Killen Creek/PCT/Muddy Meadows Loop – Mt Adams Wilderness, Washington

    This loop is hands down in my top 3 favorites. It has a short window of season that it’s ridable and is best ridden in August for weather and wildflowers. This trail features high alpine riding, close up views of Mount Adams, wildflowers, crystal clear streams, alpine meadows, stunning unnamed…

  • How To: Central Cascades Wilderness Permits

    How To: Central Cascades Wilderness Permits

    One of the most common questions I get asked is how to get a permit when I post trips to popular spots like Green Lakes or Morraine Lake. Since 2021 – wilderness areas within the Central Cascades require a permit for both day rides and overnight trips. Read on for…

  • Gillette Lake via Pacific Crest Trail – Bonneville, Washington

    Gillette Lake via Pacific Crest Trail – Bonneville, Washington

    If you’ve ridden with me or spent more than a day at a horse camp with me- you likely know my obsession with the Pacific Crest Trail. So of course I would drag a friend northbound on the PCT on a dry fall day. Gillette Lake is a quick and…