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Sep 08 2014

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Portland, OR

June Lake

Volcano, WA

June Lake

Volcano, WA

Hiking		Sep 08 2014
		keepmoving • Triplogs 592

Hiking	15.40 Miles	3,158 AEG

Hiking	15.40 Miles	9 Hrs	1.71 mph
	3,158 ft AEG

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I set out to circumnavigate Mt. Saint Helens counter clockwise over a 2 day period, but ended up aborting my attempt. My plan was to push hard the first day and move through the no camping area in the blast zone, then have a super short hike out on the 2nd day.

Unfortunately, things gradually fell apart. I got a late start on the trail because I slept in and hit traffic leaving Portland. Fatigue set in much earlier than I expected and I was not moving at my normal pace. I also misjudged some of the trail segment lengths.

I was bummed to turn back- but ultimately I know I made the right decision. I will be back, and I will complete it next time.

Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated

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