Tom, Mark, Dianna, Rex, Paul, Jim
We hiked by Elowah Falls east about a mile or two. Then was the hike to point, Tom said it was some of the steepest section of the gorge.
Tom does a hike by Multnomah Falls called Elavtor Shaft and they tell me that it looks like this.
The trail was not maintained by the Forest Service or State Parks, it is maintained by volunteers. Tom and Jim have done trail tending work before, Jim has clippers attached to his belt to take out twigs and widow makers.
The first 1/3 a was winded heavily and that continued for 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up. We stop to eat something then I was feeling better the last 1/3 of the climb. The was a chimney of rock about 30 feet which was good climbing experience on this Pre-BCEP scramble.
The top of point was very narrow with sheer cliffs on each side. It was very small, the size of a van.
It was a good hike although I could have been is better shape. I pack cover would have been nice. I have one but I don't know how it would fit on a daypack. Also I need mid layer top. And something better to put my hair in.
Here is the hike posting on the Mazamas website:
HK B2 Mar 09 (Wed) Munra Point. Tom Davidson (503) 331-XXXX. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike Wilderness Area — Group Size Limited to 12 This is the steepest mile in the Gorge and we approach it on maintained trails but the steep part is 100% off-trail. Plan on snow and ice so bring boot traction devices (no snowshoes). We might catch the first wildflowers of the Spring or might be slipping on very exposed ridgelines on snow and ice. Too hard to tell in advance but we’ll try and enjoy it all. Great conditioner! 9.6 miles 1982 ft. Dr. 66 TH MMC 8 a.m.Do you have a lot of people for
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