I'd been wanting to run around Waldo Lake for a few years now. Before I considered myself a "runner" I hiked it. While it was a beautiful hike... I may have bit off a bit more than I should have at the time. I'd been curious to try it again... now more familiar with this distance, but I kept only half-heartedly thinking about it... and not putting forth a concerted effort to organize anything.
Trail and running books usually show just the Don't bonk. Park early. This is a fairly popular trailhead. Or at least the one we started at. The trailhead we chose is sketchy. Once you get a little ways out from the trailhead the crowds It was good to see a…
So here's the thing. The trails around Cape Perpetua are worth adding to your destination run short list. There probably isn't a bad time to run these. Surprisingly, the best time may be during the annual Cape Perpetua Fat Ass hosted by Ardor Adventures on the first or second weekend…
Time estimate 2.5 to 3hrs for all you back of the packers. ... probably best to do this one with a buddy or 2.