Nasty Rock Twofer…
This is a great Fall conditioner, 8.5 miles x 3950’ gain. The route takes you past the Chemeketan Nasty Rock, a cool rock formation on the ridge top. If time allows, one can access the summit from the north end scrambling to the south end, which I believe is the highest point. The route continues along the ridge to the USGS Nasty Rock, a good place to turnaround.
Switchback…
Mmm…sun making its way into the forest…
First big view…Whetstone, Battle Ax, and Mount Jefferson are the easy ones to spot.
Pleasant ridge walk…
Looking up at the Chemeketan Nasty Rock…
Looking back at the boulder field I just traversed…
Since this trail (between the two Nasty Rocks) is faint in places, it’s still easy to follow…
Final push to the summit of the USGS Nasty Rock…
Table Rock – 5.3 miles x 338 deg
Roostr Rock – 4.7 miles x 324 deg
The white dot is the Pechuck Lookout – 2.8 miles x 332 deg
Mount Hood – 43 miles x 40 deg
Mount Jefferson – 28 miles x 123 deg
From Nasty Rock, looking east..
Along the ridge…
Another look at Mount Jefferson and Battle Ax. If you know where to look, you can see Phone Booth Rock…
My days route…
