Wahtum Lake loop hike

On Wednesday morning I parked my car at bridge of the gods. I walked 2 miles west to the eagle Creek Trail. I hiked up to Wahtum Lake. 15.3 miles today. I camped at the west end of the lake. Campsite was a mess with trash everywhere. Very disappointing. 

On Thursday morning I hit the trail at 7:30 AM. I took the Chinidere trail shortcut to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and headed North back to Cascade Locks. Descending from Benson Plateau (4000 feet) to Cascade Locks (240 feet) was agony.  About 85 degrees and no wind. I stocked up on water at teakettle springs and rolled the dice and did not treat it. 

A good trip. I did not see another human being for over 24 hours. When is the last time that happened to you?

Mount Hood from the PCT.

Mount Adams from the PCT.