June 2019
Did full walk to Upper Twin Lake. Nice walk. Not too many other parties on the trail (although Boy Scouts setting up camp at Upper Twin Lake for this Saturday night). Interestingly, not rhododendrons (ok, one) and sparse bear grass blooming here; were prolific day before at nearby Jackpot Meadow trail. View from Palmateer really nice. Overall a bit less impressive hike than last year's impression.
sih, cvg, pgh

June 2018
Excellent walk. Nice variety, mostly forests, with some massive old trees, small streams, and a few meadows. Shady most of the way. Ten minute walk up to Palmateer Point well worth the effort; excellent view of Mt Hood, and nice lunch spot. Surprisingly uncrowded on beautiful last Sunday in June, about ten cars at trailhead in late morning, and only saw four other couples walking over four hour hike (plus campers at the Devil's Half-Acre campground.) Grades not too taxing (although walk up from campground a bit strenuous). Given late start and wasted time when took wrong fork leaving campground, skipped the longer route to Upper Twin Lake, but will certainly do again.

Start at Barlow Pass Trailhead, just off Highway 35N. Twenty minutes from Zigzag.

sih, cvg

Very pleasant hike, mostly shade and semi-shade, mature woods but not old growth. Grades benign except for moderate slog up from crossing Salmon River at bridge. Lovely stream for lunch spot. Interesting unusual marsh. Some mosquitos in places but not too bad. Rhododendrons and bear grass in full bloom in mid-June.

Would do again, but turn around at FR 58; continuing on eventually joins PCT, but is steep down and therefore steep back up, and trail goes through fairly uninteresting setting. Map a bit off; we didn't make it to junction when we decided to turn around and head back up.

Only one car at trailhead when we arrived and two cars when we got back, apparently camping at a site nearby. Not a single person on the trail.

Trailhead about forty minutes from Zigzag, last four miles gravel with some potholes.

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Jackpot_Meadow_Hike

Jun 14, 2018 sih, cvg

A very nice hike, spoiled only by the dreadful final drive to the Bonney Meadow trailhead. Good variety of terrain, moderate uphills, two lakes and great views along the ridge line (shared with bikes). Campground, Boulder Lake and trail in between fairly busy on lovely first Saturday in August, but little traffic on trail thereafter. Little Boulder Lake much better lunch option with no one around. 80% shady trail.

See "Hood - Bonney Meadow/Boulder Lake" for 8 mile in/out option that starts from paved road.

Access at Bonney Meadow trailhead; final 3.9 miles takes 25-30 minutes on miserable dirt track; not suitable for passenger cars; small SUVs okay. Alternative access possible: http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Bonney_Meadows_to_Boulder_Lakes_Hike

sih, cvg Aug 2018

Very nice walk, mix of woods and small meadows, along a lovely stream for much of the first half. Large variety of wild flowers June to mid-July according to sources, plenty in evidence on our walk. Trail is shared with mountain bikes, but on a last Monday in June, only saw two groups biking (and no other hikers). Grades are all fairly gentle, trail well marked and maintained. About 75% shaded.
Start at Eightmile campground trail head (Highway 35N to Nf 44)
sih, cvg

Excellent. Nice variety of architecture, views, and plants. Quiet streets and some hidden stairs and paths.
6/26/2019 sih , cvg, pgh, aa, jack
Walk No. 10 / "Portland Hill Walks" 2013, page 126

Nice. Small stand of dew threads, milkworts and small pitcher plants in late April. Recent burn.