Day 5: Lava Bed Camp to Junction Lake
Today took me into the Indian Heaven Wilderness, a historic meeting area of local tribes and a gorgeous collection of lakes, ponds, tarns, and meadows.

Day 4: Panther Creek to Lava Bed Camp
12 miles, 3000+ feet of elevation gain, only a handful of other hikers, and lots and lots of trees! Day 4 on trail was a challenging one, but also included some great rewards.

Day 3: Rock Creek to Panther Creek
Today was my biggest mile day of my week on trail. I had good energy and the trail rewarded me with pleasant rambling, good company and even a shower!

Day 2: Table Mountain to Rock Creek.
My first solo day on trail was a cloudy ridge line trek through wildflower-filled meadows, clear cut land, and hemlock forests.

Day 1: Bridge of the Gods to Table Mountain
It was a gorgeous day to start along the Pacific Crest Trail. My husband joined me for the first 10 miles of my adventure as we crossed The Bridge of the Gods and climbed north out of the Columbia Gorge.

Today I hit the trail. Not just any trail, but THE trail. The Pacific Crest Trail. The first multi-week trail I ever heard about. The trail that seemed like an impossible challenge. The trail I figured I’d never have time to do. I got the kernel of an idea, and have built on it until it has become my reality. So today I step out on a journey to complete the first half of the 500-mile Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail.