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W7O/NC-127 Summit 620 July 23

Submitted by W7MDN on
Summit

This nice 1-pointer summit is in 'The Knoll' greenspace with several miles of trails leading to 'God's Thumb' on the bluff overlooking the beach. Park at the end of Northeast Devil's Lake Blvd in Lincoln City, 45.01082, -123.99773. Procced toward the summit of Trail 'T1' until you cross a small creek crossing 45.01966, -123.99568. From there find the game trail up the hill toward the summit. CAUTION: Long pants recommended from this point on. Plan on some bushwhack hiking to an occluded summit. Forrested summit has ample shade and tall trees from a throw line for EFHW, etc.

Long Mountain the Easy Way | July 2023

Submitted by NR7Y on
Summit

Long Mountain is on the Weyerhaeuser recreational permit area for Columbia - Washington Counties. It was previously activated via a 12 mile hike, but this is not the only route. As it turns out, there's a straightforward access trail via BLM land to the southeast of the peak, which only requires about 1.5 miles of hiking each way.

Driving route and hiking route GPX posted to sotamaps/SOTLAS.

Frog Lake Buttes, OR | July 2023

Submitted by WJ7V on
Summit

Frog Lake Buttes is a popular SOTA destination that was moved slightly from its old high point in March of 2023. The old summit plays host to a cell tower and is accessible via both road and trail. The new summit lies approximately 0.4 miles NE of the old one with a deep enough col between the two that a new designator was assigned. This new summit requires a short bushwhack from the old and is easily accessible during summer months.

Black Butte, OR | July 2023

Submitted by W7MTB on
Summit

Black Butte is a moderate hike, with phenomenal views of the Central Oregon Cascade range. There is an active fire tower that should be avoided, as the public is not allowed near the tower during fire season. The hike is a 2.1 mile, steady pitch that ascends 1600ft from the parking area. Getting to the trailhead can be done in any passenger car, though the last mile is a bit rough due to a lot of runoff from the heavy snows this past winter. From US Highway 20 turn South on FS-11, then take a left on FS-1110 to the parking area.

Windigo Butte, OR | June 2023

Submitted by K7AMM on
Summit
  • FS 60 will get you within 1 mile of the summit. The 1412 spur can be used to get 0.17 miles closer, but after that it has 2-3 foot berms that can only be passed by foot or vehicles with high clearance. The PCT can be used from FS 60 for 0.75 miles to get to a good start for bushwhacking. The northeast side of the butte has the most gradual slope to the summit, and offers easy bushwacking with thin trees and sparse undergrowth. From the PCT, it's 0.30 miles to the summit, with 448 feet of elevation gain.