Cascade Volcanoes • Entered by Laurie Kerr on July 12, 2021
Solitude Monitoring
July 8, 2021 – July 9, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 10 |
| Post Admin hours | 0.5 |
| Activity Hours | 8.5 |
| Participants | 2 |
| Total Hours | 27.5 |
Key Issue: Wildlife Protection
Activity Type: Stewardship (monitoring, sampling, planting, etc.)
Key Partners: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area FS
Landscape/area: Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness (65420 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Trail/land monitored (14 miles)
Outcome 2: campsites monitored (3 campsites)
Short Description of Activity
Solitude Monitoring in Whatum Lake campground dispersed and campground sites as well as trails 406M, 445 and PCT.
Reflection/Evaluation
We noted 5 people and 1 dog the first day. We documented 2 campsites with a score of 1 and 1 campsite with a score of 0. One day 2 we counted 29 people along the trail with 3 dogs off leash and one dog on leash. A total of 6 low elevation flights were observed or overheard during our 2 sessions.
The beargrass was in bloom as well as Indian Paintbrush, pensteman, and wild roses. The view from the PCT toward the end of the zone was amazing and we could see Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Jefferson as well as the valley. It was well worth the long hike on the first day!
Photos/Uploads
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Photo Captions
1-Linda Folkstad
3-Robin Woolman