You did this in July 2023. In August 2023, I led a group of volunteers with Trailkeepers of Oregon and cut most of the logs off this trail, except very near Serene Lake. We camped at Middle Rock Lake, which has more room for campers than the lower one. We cleared out that spur trail as well. We did not attempt to drive 4610-240. Instead we parked at the Shellrock trailhead, near Hideaway lake, and hiked in. In 2024, we hope to get someone to drive supplies in to Frazier Turnaround, so we can log out the trail to Shining Lake. We also want to do an overnight log out trip camping at Cache Meadow and log out the Grouse Point trail to Serene Lake. I will be happy to answer any questions about our plans for next summer.
Wow, thanks for sharing that info Mark, it's really cool to hear from someone that takes care of this trail. I guess if I had visited a month later, I would have found middle rock lake thanks to your crew! Myself and others that see this I'm sure appreciate having a little insight into what might be happening this year too, so thanks again.
I encourage anyone with overnight backpacking experience, and loves this area, to look at the calendar page for Trailkeepers of Oregon this summer. ( OK, look at it all the time... ) The exact dates for these trail parties will depend on snow conditions. It would also be nice to get someone with a high clearance vehicle to truck in the gallons of mosquito repellent needed if we go in July :) I will provide head nets. Seriously though, about half of our crew did not have crosscut saw experience, but we have trained, certified people to supervise. Logout work is a great combination of physical and technical - lots of fun.
What camera did you use to take the hiking portions? I've been looking for something inconspicuous to record my hikes but haven't found anything good yet. Thanks for posting this! I do think you need to make the warning about the road a little more serious - that is probably the worst forest service road I've ever traveled - and you will most likely get scratches from brush driving down it - it gets REALLY narrow in spots.
Hey there, to record I just use a smart phone for recording with a grip mount to make it easier to hold. Thanks for the feedback, I'll add an extra note about the road, it is pretty bad.
You did this in July 2023. In August 2023, I led a group of volunteers with Trailkeepers of Oregon and cut most of the logs off this trail, except very near Serene Lake. We camped at Middle Rock Lake, which has more room for campers than the lower one. We cleared out that spur trail as well. We did not attempt to drive 4610-240. Instead we parked at the Shellrock trailhead, near Hideaway lake, and hiked in. In 2024, we hope to get someone to drive supplies in to Frazier Turnaround, so we can log out the trail to Shining Lake. We also want to do an overnight log out trip camping at Cache Meadow and log out the Grouse Point trail to Serene Lake. I will be happy to answer any questions about our plans for next summer.
Wow, thanks for sharing that info Mark, it's really cool to hear from someone that takes care of this trail. I guess if I had visited a month later, I would have found middle rock lake thanks to your crew! Myself and others that see this I'm sure appreciate having a little insight into what might be happening this year too, so thanks again.
I encourage anyone with overnight backpacking experience, and loves this area, to look at the calendar page for Trailkeepers of Oregon this summer. ( OK, look at it all the time... ) The exact dates for these trail parties will depend on snow conditions. It would also be nice to get someone with a high clearance vehicle to truck in the gallons of mosquito repellent needed if we go in July :) I will provide head nets. Seriously though, about half of our crew did not have crosscut saw experience, but we have trained, certified people to supervise. Logout work is a great combination of physical and technical - lots of fun.
And the side trail to Middle Rock lake is easy to find now. It was quite trashed when we got there.
What camera did you use to take the hiking portions? I've been looking for something inconspicuous to record my hikes but haven't found anything good yet. Thanks for posting this! I do think you need to make the warning about the road a little more serious - that is probably the worst forest service road I've ever traveled - and you will most likely get scratches from brush driving down it - it gets REALLY narrow in spots.
Hey there, to record I just use a smart phone for recording with a grip mount to make it easier to hold. Thanks for the feedback, I'll add an extra note about the road, it is pretty bad.