Women's 1-Night Backpacking Trip - Three Fingered Jack Loop

UPDATE 9/11/24:
Carpool sign-up link in comments below. If you’re going to drive yourself there, let me know by DMing me or commenting and aim to arrive at the traihby 9-9:30AM.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Join a group of adventurous women for a 2-day trek around Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon!

The group will leave from Portland at 6:30 AM PST (exact location TBD) and drive 2.5 hours to the Pacific Crest Trail - Santiam Pass Trailhead. At about 10:00 AM, the group will head out on the trail going counterclockwise. On Day 1 we will hike approximately 12 miles to the Glacier View Trail Junction just past Wasco Lake; approximately 8 hours. We will make camp, and have the option to hike the additional 2 mile round trip to Glacier View Trail. On Day 2 we break camp at 8AM and hike the remaining 10 miles to finish the loop; approximately 7 hours. The group will aim to head back to Portland at about 4PM. Option to stop for burgers/milkshakes on the way back!

Requirements:

• Ability to hike 1.5-2.5 mi/hr with a full pack.
• Suitable gear including the 10 Essentials
• Ability to get to the carpool destination (TBD) or to the trailhead

This is a women-only event. Feel free to bring a friend or two along, and dogs are welcome too!

More trail info:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/three-fingered-jack-loop?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
https://www.hikeoregon.net/three-fingered-jack-loop.html

DISCLAIMER: This is not a guided event. This is a group of like-minded women coming together to share skills and experience - participate at your own risk. All experience levels are welcome as long as you are confident in your fitness level - if you are unsure if this is the event for you, please message me!