Wanted to share some pics from my first solo backpacking trip! Didn’t want to do anything too crazy so I drove close by to do a moderate hike at Elk Meadows near Mt. Hood. The “effort to payoff” ratio for this hike is very rewarding. Great conditions overall and there was absolutely no one there (aside from the birds)!

I ultimately stayed up there for two nights and would highly recommend this hike for those in the area just looking for a quick and easy getaway.