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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…
Summit: W7O/CN-047
Submitted by K7WXW on
Short Version - Being a two point hill two or more hours from Portland, Green Point Mountain doesn't get much love. But from a single trailhead you can pair it with Mount Defiance or if you want to do an overnight, three or four…
Summit: W7O/CN-039
Submitted by K7WXW on
Short Version - the Mount Defiance hike from the gorge (north) side is a project, with roughly ten miles RT hiking and 4900 feet of elevation gain. But there are other options, including a southwest approach that is six miles RT and…
Summit: W7W/NO-151
Submitted by K7AGL on
Pluto Peak is located in the Olympic National Forest and is accessed via a decommissioned forest road. The RT hike is 4 miles with 850 ft elevation gain. Access is at Dosewallips Road (47.69872, -122.89640) off of Hwy 101. Distance from…