Today’s trip up W7W/WH-193, Van Zandt Dike, started from the north side outside of Acme and turned into one of those classic foothill hikes that feels much bigger than the summit itself. The route covered 11.34 miles round trip with 2,541 feet of ascent over 4 hours and 29 minutes of moving time. Despite the modest summit prominence, the day delivered big views and just enough radio success to make the climb worthwhile.
Activation Reports
Submitted by N7JTT on
Summit:
Van Zandt Dike, Big Views, Light QRP Setup, and a Japan Contact
W7W/WH-193
Submitted by AI7NN on
Summit:
I activated this summit a few years ago, so doing this write up based on the best of memory.
Back then you did not need a permit for day hiking or staying overnight in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Today you will need to apply for an overnight permit if you are camping, as well as a day hike permit for certain trail heads. See the following link https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675311 for info on how to obtain a Central Cascades Wilderness permit, as well as this map
Submitted by AI7NN on
Summit:
I activated this summit a few years ago, so doing this write up based on the best of memory.
Back then you did not need a permit for day hiking or staying overnight in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Today you will need to apply for an overnight permit if you are camping, as well as a day hike permit for certain trail heads. See the following link https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675311 for info on how to obtain a Central Cascades Wilderness permit, as well as this map
Submitted by AI7NN on
Summit:
I activated this summit a few years ago, so doing this write up based on the best of memory.
Back then you did not need a permit for day hiking or staying overnight in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Today you will need to apply for an overnight permit if you are camping, as well as a day hike permit for certain trail heads. See the following link https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675311 for info on how to obtain a Central Cascades Wilderness permit, as well as this map
Submitted by K7AGL on
Summit:
This is a correct trip report for SO-103. The first activation report posted for SO-103 in 2015 is really for SO-104 which is located in the Capital Forest and is also named “1380”, it appears the activator accidentally switched the summit references.
Access to SO-103 is via Green Diamond land. Non-motorized access is permitted (see photo). The gate is located right off NF-23 which is paved all the way to the parking location at 47.34052, -123.31383. Google maps routed me with no issues.
Submitted by K4MEW on
Summit:
This summit sits on CSKT tribal land and requires a permit for non-tribal members ($100 for one year at the time of writing), which makes access the main consideration rather than the hike itself. I chose this one specifically as my first activation report - the logistics felt important to document clearly. The route is a straightforward, trail-less ascent up an open grassy hillside, with trees at the summit and excellent views of the Mission Mountains. If you can get the permit sorted out, this is an easy and enjoyable activation.
Access & Permit
Submitted by AG7GP on
Summit:
Since we cannot access the private driveway, I recommend this short hike up from the Nordic Trail sign. More pleasant than from the driveway side of brush and finishes at wide open access on BLM. A short patch of bush and boulders to step up at the end. Great views.
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