Neahkahnie Mountain (July 2009)

We would like to start off our blog by telling you about a few of our favorite hikes from the past year.  We aren't going to include Mt. Si and other very popular hikes, but more of the unique and not-so-popular hikes. 
Last summer (July 2009) we went to the Oregon coast and climbed a little mountain called Neahkahnie mountain.  Nick's band, Camaraderie, had been playing a song called "Neahkahnie Perspective" for many years so we figured we should at least see the view from the top.  

The trailhead was about half a mile off the main road and not too difficult to find.  It had rained the day before so the trail was a little muddy.  The hike held a consistently moderate climb for its full three miles.  The trail wound through a typical beautiful coastal NW forest with occasional views giving glimpses of what was to come at the top, as well as providing nice resting spots.  While our surroundings did not seem like typical snake country we were surprised by numerous small garter snakes that would pop out of the bushes in front of us and slither across the path.  It made the hike more interesting and exciting because we never knew when another snake was going to jump out!  The top of the hike provided a gorgeous view of the ocean and coastal area around the mountain.

Overall this was a fairly easy hike with a rewarding view.  Its a great afternoon activity for anyone happening to be exploring the Oregon Coast on a Sunny day.

We have two pictures for you guys, but unfortunately they were taken with a disposable camera so the quality isn't the best, but you still get the idea.