Pechuck Lookout Via Rooster Rock TH

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Pechuck Lookout Via Rooster Rock TH

Post by Zia » June 22nd, 2014, 5:17 pm

So we opted to try a hike closer to home today. However I think it took longer to get to this TH then it does for us to get to Mt. Hood from home. Seriously the longest road ever then even longer gravel road up heh. Rooster Rock Trail was a bit more grueling that I had anticipated but we did it.

The lookout was really neat. It's the first one I've ever been too. I was pleased to see it was opened and we had it to ourselves to enjoy for a quick lunch. The only downside was the flies. They were everywhere at the lookout. Inside, outside you name it. So many of them. But we didn't let it get us down. After lunch we headed back out and ran into another couple heading in. The only people we saw all day long. It's a great area but after driving there, I really understand why it seems under utilized.

All in all a nice way to spend our Sunday.

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Re: Pechuck Lookout Via Rooster Rock TH

Post by retired jerry » June 22nd, 2014, 5:54 pm

Nice report, I haven't been there

Little black biting flies? If that's what you experienced, I hate those.

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Re: Pechuck Lookout Via Rooster Rock TH

Post by Zia » June 22nd, 2014, 6:16 pm

I didn't get bit by any. They were just loud and big. There was a ton of them.

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Post by Splintercat » June 22nd, 2014, 6:51 pm

On my list to visit, too - thanks for posting, Zia!
I didn't get bit by any. They were just loud and big. There was a ton of them.
Loud and big is okay by me.. but small, black and man-eating... well, I HATE those..!

Tom :lol:

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Post by retired jerry » June 22nd, 2014, 7:07 pm

yeah, the big ones not so bad

the little ones - bite you multiple places at the same time - I become a swatting epileptic seizure person - only solution is to walk briskly and never stop for even 5 seconds

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Post by Zia » June 22nd, 2014, 7:10 pm

retired jerry wrote:yeah, the big ones not so bad

the little ones - bite you multiple places at the same time - I become a swatting epileptic seizure person - only solution is to walk briskly and never stop for even 5 seconds
Splintercat wrote:On my list to visit, too - thanks for posting, Zia!
I didn't get bit by any. They were just loud and big. There was a ton of them.
Loud and big is okay by me.. but small, black and man-eating... well, I HATE those..!

Tom :lol:
LOL well then I do not look forward to meeting those guys!

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