Hunter's Moon & "Sausage Festival" - Nov 7-9

deschutestrout · Post by **deschutestrout** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:47 pm

Just curious, what direction would you come in from? Somewheres other than 26? Looking forward to the weekend. Will bring my way cool river outfitting awning....will provide large dry space. We laugh at the weather!

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:31 pm

I come in from
I205 south
224 east to Estacada
to
FS 46
That's the main way into the Clacky from Portland.
For you it's EZ, I think 42 drops down to 46.
I will post a map!
I will also bring a tarp, looks like maybe a wet one. But you never know around here.
There's also a couple nice trails nearby. One recently saved from oblivion, the other still lurking in the old trees. Parallel Rho Creek.

http://lo.redjupiter.com/gems/trailadvocate/569.pdf

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hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:45 am

P.S. Mark is smart.

weather.gov
National Weather Service

Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Special Weather Statement

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
447 AM PST SUN NOV 2 2008

ORZ011-013-WAZ019-022315-
NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES-CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY-
SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GOVERNMENT CAMP...DETROIT...
SANTIAM PASS...MCKENZIE BRIDGE...OAKRIDGE...WILLAMETTE PASS...
COLDWATER RIDGE VISITORS CENTER...MOUNT ST. HELENS
447 AM PST SUN NOV 2 2008

...SNOW EXPECTED IN THE SOUTH WASHINGTON AND NORTH AND CENTRAL
OREGON CASCADES EARLY THIS WEEK...

A SERIES OF AUTUMN WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL BRING INCREASING AMOUNTS
OF SNOW TO THE SOUTH WASHINGTON AND NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON
CASCADES EARLY THIS WEEK.

THE FIRST SYSTEM TODAY WILL LOWER SNOW LEVELS TO AROUND 4500 FEET
IN THE SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES AND TO AROUND 5000 FEET IN THE
NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS
EVENING. FROM 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE ABOVE ABOUT 5000
FEET...AND UP TO 6 INCHES ABOVE 6000 FEET SUCH AS AT THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS OF THE SKI RESORTS. PRECIPITATION AT THE PASSES ACROSS
THE CASCADES WILL LIKELY STAY AS RAIN.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:39 am

Mark, I think you want FS42 to FS46. I'll confirm that when I git home.

Really easy to find. Cross the Clackamas on FS4670 and take an immediate left on FS4671. Stay left, cross Lowe Creek. Go around a curve and the next creek crossing is Rhododendron Creek. Campspot is right before the creek, on the right. Ya can't miss it. I'll probably be there first? Mid morning Friday.

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hambone · Post by **hambone** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:55 am

4 days! You guys gettin excited? I know I am.

ruckman101 · Post by **ruckman101** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:52 pm

Still on the fence, but hope to make it Saturday night.

neal and cheryle

deschutestrout · Post by **deschutestrout** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:15 pm

hambone wrote:4 days! You guys gettin excited? I know I am.

No.

Let's see

, mud boots, tire chains, shovel, rain gear, extra tarps, firewood, propane, extra dry clothes, yeah, I think I'm set. Remembering food and beer of course. And yes, the dog.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:06 am

Hal? DJ? Anyone else feelin spontaneous? This may be the last decent camp before the other shoe falls.......

deschutestrout · Post by **deschutestrout** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:54 pm

Yeah buddy! Gettin' anxious to camp! We laugh at the weather....yuck yuck yuck. Burnin' fire, quaffin' beers, eatin' snausage, hikin' a bit, pluckin' and strummin' ..... I'm ready.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:03 pm

You still bringin your bike?
Not sure if I'll have room but I'll try.
Lots of firewood too.

deschutestrout · Post by **deschutestrout** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:43 pm

Bike. Hmmm. Yeah, I'll likely tote it...makes for a fun exploring rig. If it's raining like hell, I'll be sittin' under the tarp scratching my head.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:53 pm

Yer like me you can't sit still. I'll drag ya down a trail or 2.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:02 am

I MAYBE (maybe) be able to get out Thursday afternoon. Any interest in that????

Rho Creek forecast:

Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Interesting (and relevant) map:
http://www.oregonwild.org/wilderness/mo ... ashmap.pdf

LJveedubb · Post by **LJveedubb** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:23 pm

Reading through this thread is great encouragement. I'm reminded of my objective.. to feel spontaneous and adventurous. I few more repairs and I'll be there... next year.. early spring for sure. Have fun guys, take pictures. I'm living vicariously through your adventures!

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:31 pm

You'll make it. You have a whole community helping out.
I am sorry you had to read thru all this crap though.....

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Hunter's Moon & "Sausage Festival" - Nov 7-9