Welcome to the updated pnwsota.org!
Firstly, you will need to reset your password, we did not migrate those to the new site for you. And because our old site was running without HTTPS for so long, it is strongly encouraged that you do not recycle your previous password. Please pick something fresh and new! Head on over to the Password Reset page to get started (or click Log In and then Reset your password )
The pnwSOTA website was created to facilitate communication between SOTA operators in the Pacific Northwest region, as well as show off some of the activities of the top-notch folks we have in the area. On this site you will find information about getting started in SOTA as well as details about summits and activations contributed by people that are operating here.
It has been many years since the first activation of this summit. Since that time it appears a Rock Quarry is now in place and the main access road is marked "No Public Entry" It appears that there is Green Diamond land behind the quarry, but could not find an alternate route to get there. The gate is open during the week for quarry traffic, but locked on the weekends. Pic below of gate and sign.
W7O/CM-024 Irish Mountain
I activated Irish Mountain in July 2018 while backpacking with family in the Three Sisters Wilderness. We used the Crossings Way trailhead (via Forest Road 1958) and hiked to McFarland Lake where we set up camp. This is along Trail #3307, Crossing Way Trail. It was from here I hiked up to Irish Mtn as a side trip to activate the summit.
