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Siouxon Creek - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 19 2017
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 Joined Aug 16 2006
 Portland, OR
Siouxon CreekVolcano, WA
Siouxon Creek
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Oct 19 2017
keepmoving • Triplogs 592
Hiking9.61 Miles 1,004 AEG
Hiking9.61 Miles   3 Hrs   40 Mns   2.62 mph
1,004 ft AEG5 LBS Pack
 
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Super rainy day as an autumn storm rolls through the PNW. Definitely not the ideal day to head out for a hike, but after being stuck inside with a cold for the last week I was dying to get out and go for a hike. I have heard a lot about this hike from friends and its listed as one of the "must do" hikes for the area.

Arrived at the trailhead to find I was the only one crazy enough to attempt this hike in the rain. After putting on full rain gear I set off down the trail towards the creek. The fall colors are getting close to peak conditions with their golden leaves illuminating the gloomy forest. The creek was running fast and muddy, all the waterfalls and normally small cascades were flowing super high. There was no way I could do the Siouxon/Wildcat ford with the river as deep and swift as it was flowing, so this ended up just being an up and back hike instead of the loop. Finished just after dark and was pretty much completely soaked despite all of my rain gear.

After comparing my shots of the creek with other images online, I definitely need to head back sometime when the water is lower so I can get to see the cool blue tint the water normally has.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
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Aug 21 2010
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 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Siouxon CreekVolcano, WA
Siouxon Creek
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Aug 21 2010
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking9.89 Miles 1,170 AEG
Hiking9.89 Miles   4 Hrs      2.47 mph
1,170 ft AEG
 
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This hike is one of our favorites. Cool August day but lots of cars in the lot. About 12 cars. Lots of people camping in the campsites which are in the first mile or so. A lot less water than our November hike from last year but pretty as usual. The green water is just so nice. The creek crossing at about 4 miles was so easy with the lower levels. Chinoook Falls was still beautiful and made for a great lunch spot. Never disappointed coming on this hike!
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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average hiking speed 2.55 mph

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