Fitpacking

Fly into Klamath Falls Airport (LMT). The best time to arrive is between around Noon-3PM. However this is a small airport, so if you can save a substantial amount by arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so.

Take the free airport shuttle to Microtel Inn & Suites Klamath Falls, 2716 Dakota Court, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, 541-273-0206.

Equipment shakedown

Trail mix distribution

Go to Ledge Outdoor Store, 369 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls - (541) 882-5586 or Big 5 3500 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls - (541) 882-7404 or Fred Meyer for last minute equipment

"Before" measurements taken

Go out for dinner

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.

Free breakfast at hotel

Shuttle about 1.5 hours to the Grouse Hill Trailhead

Begin Hiking, elevation 6500'.

Hike 3.2 miles Southbound on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

Hike 0.6 miles to Red Cone Springs

Camp at Red Cone Springs, elevation 6250'

Miles today: 3.8. Total miles: 3.8

Possible bailout: North Entrance Road

Hike 1.0 miles on the PCT to Bald Crater Loop Trail

Hike 5.8 miles to Bybee Creek

Camp at Bybee Creek, elevation 5750'

Miles today: 6.8. Total miles: 10.6

Possible bailout: Several poor options

Hike 1.0 miles to Lightning Springs Trail

Hike 4.2 miles to Dutton Creek

Set up Camp at Dutton Creek, elevation 6050'

Day-Hike 4.2 miles round trip to Mazama Village

Camp at Dutton Creek, elevation 6050'

Miles today: 9.4. Total miles: 20.0

Possible bailout: Mazama Village

Hike 2.4 miles to Rim Village and drop packs

Day-Hike 3.4 miles round trip to Garfield Peak Summit, elevation 8054'

Pick up packs and Hike 2.9 miles to Lightning Springs

Miles today: 8.7. Total miles: 28.7

Camp at Lightning Springs, elevation 7250'

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Hike 1.8 miles to the Watchman with sweeping unobstructed views of the entire lake, elevation 8013'.

Hike about 6.0 miles to Grouse Hill Campsite

Miles today: 7.8. Total miles: 36.5

Camp at Grouse Hill Campsite, elevation 6600'

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Hike 0.5 miles to the Grouse Hill Trailhead

Drive to the Mt. Scott Trailhead

Day-Hike 5.2 miles round trip up Mt. Scott, elevation 8928', the highest peak in Crater Lake National Park

Miles today: 5.7. Total miles: 42.2

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Shuttle back to Microtel Inn & Suites Klamath Falls, 2716 Dakota Court, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, 541-273-0206

After measurements taken

Dinner and awards Ceremony

This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.

Free Hotel Breakfast

Leave Hotel

Airport Drop