I am trying to find a location on the PCT where I can spend some quality time with my wife who will be flying in from the east coast for several days.
I’m interested in places north of Toulumne Meadows and south of Oregon/Washington border during the month of July thru early August.
Considerations would be airport arrival/departure and drive time to the trail. Alternatives would be appreciated also.
Thanks to all.
Mr. D
Timberline Lodge, on Mt. Hood is a fun place to rendezvous with family. My parents met me there in '97 during my thru-hike. Its right on the trail, and has lots of day hiking potential. Its also fairly close to Portland.
Your wife could drive around to Cascade Locks and meet you there after Hood or, better yet, hike part of the Eagle Creek Trail with you, which is one of the most amazing short trails in the world. Most PCT hikers take the Eagle Creek Trail down to the Columbia River instead of the PCT - I’ve done both & can vouch for the fact that the Eagle Creek Trail is far superior.
Another nice spot is Ashland, OR - especially if you’re a Shakespeare fan. Its not quite a trail experience like Timberline Lodge, but its a beautiful town with nice hotels/B&B’s etc. Pilot Rock could be a nice day hike with the wife.
Another fun option might be Lake Tahoe (easy access from Reno).
Happy Trails!
freebird
Truckee at Donna Pass is another one, Very close to Lake Tahoe! "FreeBird"
I would like to Say Stehekin, WA. If your wife is up for jumping on Puddle jumper to fly in…Now that would be Sweet! Its Beautiful in Stehekin!
I can’t say too much more, FreeBird beat me too it.
Good Luck with you Hike Mr. D. Your gonna love it. Ok…what airport would your wife be flying into? Then we could narrow down the places you’d be able to meet at.
JustJoe
Tahoe would indeed be a great choice. Very easy acess from Reno, plenty of resorts and hotels and scenery. If you’re looking for a city around there, skip South Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Tahoe City is much nicer.
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