Hike #12: Firelane 1

Trailhead: Firelane 1. The parking for this hike is street parking along St. Helens road.

What I listened to in the car: Bruce Springsteen Rocky Ground

Companions: Tumalo

Trails hiked on: Firelane 1

Miles hiked: 1.2 miles (1 hr)

Unique miles hiked: 0.6 miles

Total challenge miles: 23.3 miles

Weather: It was close to sunset, but the sky was clear and gorgeous

Amenities: None


Notes:

This  is a bit of a hidden trail and not one I frequent. I noticed the sign for the trailhead one day when driving home from Lower Saltzman Road and have only hiked on it maybe two times since then. The path is the cleared right of way under a power line and it is steep and muddy in many parts. It also has some spectacular views of the mountains and Willamette River. 

Today I headed up the trail just a little bit before sunset. I only went a little ways up this time, but the views were spectacular. It was worth the slog in the mud - there were nettles! Spring has sprung!