Search Results
Summit: W7W/WH-193
Submitted by N7JTT on
Van Zandt Dike, Big Views, Light QRP Setup, and a Japan ContactW7W/WH-193Today’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…
Summit: W7O/CM-024
Submitted by W6PZA on
W7O/CM-024 Irish MountainI 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.…
Summit: W7O/CM-017
Submitted by KG7JQY on
W7O/CM-017 – HAMNER BUTTEWhen I activated this peak this is the route that seemed the best to me. There are several ways you could get here based on all of the surrounding roads. The marked route I have on the map is pretty well passable by most SUV…
Summit: W7W/WH-172
Submitted by N7JTT on
TL;DR - Activation DetailsSummit: Black Mountain, W7W/WH-172Operator: N7JTTDistance: 14.21 milesAscent: 4,087 feetMoving time: 5:06:18Average moving speed: 2.8 mphQSOs: 8Activation time: 17 minutes, 17 secondsRadio: Elecraft…
Summit: W7M/LM-147
Submitted by K4MEW on
This unnamed summit in the Rattlesnake Recreation Area is a good option for a newer activator, especially in an area where many summits require full bushwhacks. I chose it early on because there is a trail that gets you most of the way, and although…
Summit: W7W/SO-119
Submitted by N7ITU on
Black Hills High Point is minutes from downtown Olympia and adjacent to a popular city park with numerous walking paths, bike trails, and logging roads. Despite its proximity to population centers it had been activated only 4 times before my visit,…
Summit: W7O/WV-144
Submitted by WJ7WJ on
Lenhart Butte is a drive-up or near drive-up just east of Sandy, Oregon. The access is via paved roads. Your GPS will guide you to the parking area, 45.34611, -122.1697, or at least mine did.The parking area is also in the activation zone, but…
Summit: W7W/SO-109
Submitted by K7AGL on
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…
Summit: W7W/SO-113
Submitted by K7AGL on
I attempted this summit in Nov 2025 and encountered what appears to be a private land owner blocking what appears to be a public road. Since the No Trespassing sign had an AR-15 on it, I opted to turn around. Pics below of where I encountered the…