Indian Heaven Backpacking Trip
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| 15 Miles | |
| Three days | |
| Price: 1 person - $800, 2 persons - $550 each, 3-6 persons - $500 each. Includes round-trip transportation from the Portland area, guides, food, tents, and kitchen. |
We leave Portland about 7 AM and drive up to the Cultus Trailhead (4,080'/1,244m). 
After gearing-up, we take the Cultus Trail 1.5 miles/2.5km to the pass on Bird Mountain. Here we leave our packs and scramble up to the north peak (5,568'/1,698m) for truly stunning views of Adams, St. Helens, Rainier, and Hood. A short way later we intersect the Pacific Crest Trail and continue south to our first camp at Elk Lake (4,685'/1,428m). Here we enjoy the forest and lake environment and have great views of Bird Mountain across the lake.
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DAY TWO - 6 miles/10km |
We go south to Junction Lake where we head north on the Lemei Lake Trail. After we intersect the Lemei Trail, we climb up to the pass at Lemei Rock for a stunning view of Lake Wapiki below. We then descend to Lake Wapiki (5,200'/1,585m) for our second camp.
DAY THREE - 4.5 miles/7.5km From Lake Wapiki, we descend through lush forest to our vehicle at the Filloon Trailhead. As we take off our packs for the last time, we have a warm glow as we remember all we have seen and learned. |
EQUIPMENT LIST
CLOTHING for possible sun, rain, wind and cold nights: Sturdy hiking boots with lug soles; trail gaiters; 2 Pair Wool or polypropylene socks with liner socks (help prevent blisters!); Thermal underwear (wool, polypropylene, or equivalent); Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt; Short-sleeve shirt; Shorts; Warm pants (Not jeans!); Gore-Tex (or other water-resistant material) Parka; Wind pants; Mittens or gloves; Sun hat; Balaclava or stocking cap; headband; and scarf/neck gaiter. Clean clothes to change into at the car are nice
TEN ESSENTIALS
Whistle, Map of area, Compass, Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb or another flashlight), Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, more warm things), Sunscreen and lip protection, Pocket knife, Lighter or matches in waterproof container and firestarter, First aid kit (Pleae let us know if you have drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)
OTHER
Liquids (at least three+ qts.), Handkerchief, Toilet paper, Small insulation pad for sitting on (attach it to your pack) or Crazy Creek style camp chair, Sunglasses/goggles, Insect Repellent, Camera and film or flash card, trekking poles*. Camp shoes and a book will be appreciated.
CAMPING GEAR
Eating utensils - cup, bowl, and spoon. My recommendations are a plastic quart-sized measuring cup with a handle, an insulated 12 oz. plastic cup (available from REI), and a plastic spoon.
Sleeping bag and Pad (A backpacking pillow is nice)
You will need a backpack large enough (5,000 cubic inches) to carry your personal gear plus your share of group gear. Porter Support is available!
OPA will provide: permits, guide, transportation from Portland to trailhead and return, great food (we cook!), trekking poles*, tent(s) with ground cloth; stove, fuel and pots, and water filter.
Oregon Peak Adventures can make arrangements for you to rent any needed equipment. Please sign-up using our secure form, call (503) 297-5100 or (877) 965-5100, or e-mail if you have any questions
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