This is by far the most comprehensive trail breakdown I’ve ever seen. Really appreciate the information and time invested in this video. Much appreciated, thank you and happy trails!
@Hikingguy10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ReynoldsAudioProduction3 ай бұрын
I had hiked a lot on Cooper's Spur and White River trails and was planning to do this loop, when at 61, I acquired a neurological disorder. Now in my 70s it's a lost dream. I'm so glad this video was posted, showing what I missed and was hoping for. Beautiful! Thanks!
@MOUNTAINOUS11 ай бұрын
great video. i was a timberline mgr for 12 years. i left 3 years ago to move back to the midwest. but i lived in govt camp for 15 years. i made 1000 adventure videos on mt hood when i lived there. such a great place. i did videos on mushroom hunting. snowshoeing. snowboarding. hiking. fishing. rafting. camping. archery. survival. mt biking. bmx and tons of other wild stuff. good times. many of my friends did this trail. i had not but i done tons of other trails there. all the the lakes. upper mt hikes to crater rock and snowboard down. illumination rock etc. well put together video bro
@mjwmjw4703 жыл бұрын
Of all my hiking subs and videos I've watched over the years never have I wanted to jump in my car and just go more than right now! Thx hiking guy
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Ha, yea, this is a classic - and very "jump in the car-able" since there are no permit quotas, just show up and hike
@Sven-cm3mh3 ай бұрын
Only saw squirrels and chipmunks. Great trail. Hard river crossings. Great views of Mount Hood. Watch for cairns at crossings and washed out trails. Very rewarding.
@leapheap6837 Жыл бұрын
So glad you made it to the NW, my state of Oregon. I’m glad you had fun.
@lucymelancon65342 жыл бұрын
This video is hands down, the best one I've seen detailing the sections.
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@ronreason2 ай бұрын
This was a great overview! Just did the trek and FYI, the blowdown section after Ramona Falls is no longer closed. I wish I’d taken it instead of the steeper descent/ascent required of the detour. Some in our team did the reopened link and said there were still a few downed trees but it was very much cleaned up. There are no longer any warning signs at the trail up, just as you depart Ramona.
@davideastlee9983 Жыл бұрын
Very very high class tutorial! Thank you!
@kristymoore7052 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I hiked in 2022 going counterclockwise from Cloud Cap. All was well until I got to the so-called cut-off trail. Took it. The maps, GPS didn’t identify the diversion to the PCT and closed trail. Neither did the trail signs. Going counterclockwise it was not made clear. Long story short, I survived and finished the trail. EPIC.
@rrogers80762 жыл бұрын
Well-spoken detailed trail guide. Nice work! Thank you for sharing.
@LostAgainwithJim2 жыл бұрын
Me and a buddy are hiking the trail in a couple weeks (sept 24-26). This really helped answer a bunch of questions. Thanks so much.
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@s.annehancock7304 ай бұрын
Fantastic tutorial on this hike, showing the terrain and map and footage of actual hike. Felt like we were hiking alongside. Can you consider a hike on where to pick huckleberries in the Mt. Hood and Mt. Adam’s areas?
@debbieriddle3378 Жыл бұрын
this is so incredibly helpful as we plan our trip to backpack the timberline
@Powernana122 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing it again!! Thank you!
@briannacook89682 жыл бұрын
Hiking the trail this weekend!! Thanks for your help!!
@davideliasidinopulos96272 жыл бұрын
I just did this trip A month ago with the best hiking friends (24 years now) a person could ever ask for. It was so much fun. It was a work out, but it wasn’t brutal if you backpack. Every day was a few crossings so you had to think and you got a wee bit nervous. Terrific views. Plenty of people in some spots but few people in others, and a variety of terrain. And a great Lodge at the beginning and end of the trail. Just a terrific Hike
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - it's def one of my faves and I know what you mean about the crossings, part puzzle, part fear, part physical challenge. Followed by climbing of course...
@thors_shadow3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Did this trail last week. Someone put in a rope at the Elliot crossing that you showed in the video. When i used it, it was definitely the most intense crossing. Also the black flies at bald mt were horrible. Went clockwise and did it in 3 days. Perfect hike if your just getting into overnight backpacking.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice, and yea, the Elliot was pretty crazy. The last time I dd it there was a log, but this time I was about waist deep (midday). And yea, the flies were crazy at Bald Mt. Motivated me to move quicker up the climb. Glad you got to enjoy this one, it's a great adventure.
@davidwilliams32853 жыл бұрын
Best step by step guide, views and dialog I've seen on the Timberline Trail. Great job Hiking Guy! I did this a year before you and it was surprising to see all of those blow downs compared to August 2020. When I went there were logs over most of the bigger creek crossing including Eliot.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Yea, the blow downs are crazy. I checked out the beginning of the closed section and it's pretty impostble to get through unless you're a squirrel. Check this out > storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f5d657a3b01d48d2b2696be821dc8373 && yea, I did it in 2018 and there were more logs, this time no dice...
@davidwilliams32853 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy Thanks for the article showing all of the damage and wow that was quite a bit of destruction. I remember that section being a cool, thick forest with some springs coming down the hillside.
@justrione3 жыл бұрын
Always goodness Sir thank you
@KristinKStar5 ай бұрын
I’m about to do this hike july22
@attention_shopping3 жыл бұрын
This looks so fun. Love that there's lodges. Wonder what's the best time to plan my trip
@AbouttheJourney3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I really liked that hike! I've heard about it over the years, never really considered hiking it before. Now I have to do it. This looks beautiful! I really appreciate the details on your website too. Perfect companion to the video. Thanks again for a great presentation. - Mike
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍 and yes, it's really spectacular, I highly recommend giving it a go.
@matthewslagle3 жыл бұрын
Great job Cris! This an amazing breakdown, I'm surely going to hike the Timberline one day.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yes, def add it to the list, it's a classic
@rayeaglenz3 жыл бұрын
Always interesting, thank you 👍😊
@juangarcia19743 жыл бұрын
Im doing this next weekend and all this info is amazing THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, have fun, it's a great time to hit this one! 👍
@sirsir108 Жыл бұрын
Me and my dog did the timberline trail along with some extra pct miles before and after the loop in October and the timberline loop was absolutely amazing I highly recommend this trail I wouldn't necessarily reccomended bringing a dog in June when the water crossings are more brutal unless you pup is a ninja and aquatic even in October it took some effort to find good a good crossing point and a few times I had carry him across since he doesn't love swimming or fast moving water but he is a good rock jumper the water is amazing up there and there are soo many side trails you could do if you want as well I like the super detailed video you have put together keep up the good work
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Glad you made it safe. I couldn't imagine hitting those crossings in June with a dog.
@johngarrison65263 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@josala1433 жыл бұрын
Thank you we enjoy your videos, very informative! Can you please do a Santo Rosa Plateau in Murrieta, its a beautiful hike in Riverside County, one of our favorite places to hike, thanks
@jasonmountain46433 жыл бұрын
I have a trip planned for this Aug 26-29. Can't wait. Thanks for the video.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
That's a great time, have a blast!
@londonnecorder1621 Жыл бұрын
My son and I are hiking this trail next week! Thanks for the exceptional info. It's the BEST resource I've found so far. Question: If we go with the Hoka Lone Peak 6 (opposed to hiking boots), do we also need waterproof socks?
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And LP6 with regular socks should be fine, your feet will dry.
@adamhansen33 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! This was great. I really appreciate it. Really great breakdown. I’m planning on heading out there next week.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, have fun, it's an epic hike 👍
@johnbarroll11205 ай бұрын
Bears, sheep or goats on Hood? Its so pulverized by constant cycle of precipitation, heavy snowfall and runoff. Comment: wonderful video. Thanks for Tour de Timberline.
@Hikingguy5 ай бұрын
Bears but you don't see them much.
@alextheis11233 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. Big thanks. The photo walkthrough on your website is really good too. What would you say the longest waterless stretches are, in miles?
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Longest stretch between Cloud Cap and Newtwon Creek - check out the website for mileage chart too
@katz4dancing3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, now I have to go all around the Mountain! - instead of just out and back to Paradise Park.
@jasonkappenman4203 Жыл бұрын
Great webpage and video. Thanks so much. We are planning to do this loop 22nd-25th of July. We have 4 guys 4 tents. is there enough room at Newton Creek to camp?
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Yup
@dorindaalberthal13163 жыл бұрын
Great video Cris, I grew up in Oregon and spent a lot of time on MT Hood. Thank you for taking us along on your hike it brought back great memories for me. Wondered if you have ever hiked in the Bend , Oregon area? Great hikes there as well. Happy Hiking
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you 👍 and it must have been great growing up around Mt Hood. I haven't hiked in Bend yet, but it's on the list. I've done all the Gorge hikes and a lot in WA. So many great trails out there...
@dorindaalberthal13163 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy it was great growing up in Oregon. We recently moved to St George Utah , loving it!! So much to do here and we have never met nicer people, a whole new level of kindness here. Looking forward to seeing your videos at some point of Bend, we lived there for 4 years and I loved everything Bend. Check out no name lake and fall creek to green lakes in bend, days hikes, beautiful!!
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
@@dorindaalberthal1316 St George isn't too shabby either! I love that area.
@danielhunt29132 жыл бұрын
Considering this hike for this weekend with my 19 yo daughter. She's in shape, but has really no backpacking experience. Wondering about the water crossings and called zigzag ranger station to get info. about their current conditions. They didn't have much info. Any other place I can call to inquire how intense the crossings are currently? Thanks,, and AWESOME video and website!
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
The crossings should be lower at this time of year. Worse case if you don't feel safe, you can bail out onto an exit trail and taxi/Uber. It will still be fun to experience the hike.
@justingagnier13942 жыл бұрын
This is the best breakdown and video ever. What time of year was this? august?
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was shot in July. By late Aug the water is probably not as intense.
@luistorres4173 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris quick question! What do you recommend for a day hike for mount hood!? I will only be able to be there for a day so any place you recommend to start? Thank you In advance. Awesome video
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
this is a great one - www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/mcneil-point-trail
@wilinwithwiley2 жыл бұрын
One of my childhood adventures! #exploringmyworld #wilinwithwiley
@cynthiao3152 жыл бұрын
HI Cris. I'm doing the Timberline Trail soon. I was wondering if it's possible to get a download of all the pictures showing where to go so I can take them with me. I'd like to get 6 pics on each page and get a color copy made. I love the video and really like the play-by-play pics so there is less likelihood of a wrong turn. Thank you!
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
Try your printer settings - usually you have the option to print multiple pages onto 1 printed page!
@cynthiao3152 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy OK, Cris. Thank you!
@hotrod101786 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. My wife and I want to do the trail for our anniversary, but we only have 2 days. We dont want to push crazy hard and do the whole thing. We figure we would hike about 10 miles, camp, then hike back. Do you recommend a section to do for that kind of trip? Thank you.
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
It's all good, I'd just watch the video and decide on the section that looks most appealing to you.
@conradbostron69552 жыл бұрын
Great video. How tough do you think the river crossings would be in early June?
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
I would say pretty intense if not borderline not-crossable. I'd call the ranger station in late May and get their opinion.
@jasonmountain46433 жыл бұрын
One question. Are there any decent camps sites near the Elliot on the north side of it? Wanting to get an early cross in, but if staying at Elk Cove, it might be 11am+ by the time we got there.
@Hikingguy3 жыл бұрын
I have some spots listed around 45.39962, -121.67820 - but you may be able to find closer.
@ariannehatton45292 жыл бұрын
How many days would you suggest for an older hiker to complete it in? How strenuous is the hike?
@Hikingguy2 жыл бұрын
The ups and downs are tough. Giving yourself 5 days should be a good target. It's so beautiful though, I'd take as long as you have. I could live on this trail.
@Bi0zilla Жыл бұрын
Would it be alright if I used clips from this in a video project? I would credit you for the footage.
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Sure - as long as you credit it's cool
@tonypino28583 жыл бұрын
Echt hele mooie omgeving daar in de bergen.
@danpalmer6227 Жыл бұрын
👍
@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes Жыл бұрын
Excellent work as always, Hiking Dude I've never tried hiking more than a mile around here due to physical limitations However, I've bicycled around Mt Hood easily 200 + times (Government Camp - Hood River -Portland trip over 100 miles) I have some side trips to "civilization" information for hikers on PCT heading through this area I';ll post them here later today