Hiked 07/10/02
Nick Eaton Ridge Loop Hike
71 Photos
Nick Eaton Ridge
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
This long difficult hike begins at the Herman Creek Trail head
The hike to Mud Lake and Indian Point begin here also
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 3
A view of Benson Plateau along the way
A glimpse of Nick Eaton Ridge with Herman Creek valley below it
The trail follows an old logging road for a bit
Take this Gordon Creek trail... it leads to Indian Point and Nick Eaton Ridge
The trail now becomes alot steeper... soon you get this view
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 9
A telephoto view of Mt St Helens from the trail
The vast majority of this hike is in dense timber
There are lots of switchbacks to make the climb easier
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 13
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 14
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Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 17
Indian Point is visible with a short walk off the trail
Looking out past Indian Point to Wind Mtn, Dog Mtn, and the Columbia River
Looking more southeasterly toward Green Point Ridge and Wyeth Ridge
A Blue Anemone graces the trailside
Continue on Trail #408
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 23
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 24
Dont take this cutoff trail back to Herman Creek... unless you need to
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 26
Another nice camp area with a nearby water source
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 28
The Tiger Lily in all its glory
1st view out since Indian Point...
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 31
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Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 33
A look over at Green Point Ridge
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 35
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 36
A great view of Mt Adams, Augspurger Mtn, Wind Mtn, and Dog Mtn
Close up of Mt Adams
Mt Rainier trying to peek over the horizon
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 40
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 41
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 42
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 43
Now this is the junction where you change trails... take a right
Take the Herman Creek Trail
This is not a well maintained or frequently used trail... but its OK.
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 47
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 48
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 49
Here you get a rare look out and see Tomlike Mountain
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 51
A glimpse of Mt Adams
Now you need to take the Casey Creek Cutoff Trail and descend toward Herman Creek
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 54
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 55
Another peek out at Tomlike Mountain
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 57
A neat view of Mt Hood peeking over Nick Eaton Ridge
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 59
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 60
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 61
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Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 65
Finally, you reach the Herman Creek Trail at Casey Creek
Now the journey back down the trail to your vehicle at Herman Creek Trail head
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 68
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 69
Nick Eaton Ridge to Casey Creek Cutoff Hike Photo # 70
The last junction before the Gordon Creek Trail you started on
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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