Backpacking around Mount Hood on the Timberline Trail

About this episode

Carrie and Molly share their experiences hiking the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood, including challenges faced and tips for campers.

Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them on this replay from their series about hiking the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood! Hop on trail, just an hour from Portland, and immerse yourself in the wild and rugged experience of circumnavigating this iconic PNW volcano. Molly and Carrie cover the second half of their first day on trail. The crew crosses Newton Creek, navigates through a tricky section, and searches for the perfect campsite... but their plans are derailed when Mt Hood turns their tents into kites. Tune in for more helpful tidbits on the trail and, as always, laughs! Find the other episodes from this series by searching “The Timberline Trail.”

People in this episode

Hosts: Carrie, Molly

Topics covered

• backpacking
• hiking
• Timberline Trail
• Mount Hood
• camping
• outdoor adventures

Keywords

• backpacking
• Mount Hood
• Timberline Trail
• Newton Creek
• camping
• outdoor
• hiking

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mount Hood, Portland, Newton Creek, PNW

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