Bonneville Hike

The Search For Table Mountain.

Round #1

Our GOAL was to do the Bonneville to Table Mountain Hike - which is extra long, extra steep and VERY difficult (allegedly). We parked at the Bonneville Trailhead and there were no other cars there. Then we started our hike. We got a few hours into it and we were totally lost. There was no one around to ask for a very long time. Then we came across a couple hikers who suggested we drive to Bonneville Hotsprings and start the hike up to Table Mountain from there for "easier" access. 

So we ran back to the car to do so. When we got back to the car, my locks had been popped out and a bunch of my stuff was stolen. I was so heartbroken. This was the first and only time anything shitty has happened to me while hiking. It made me so frustrated. 

We didn't end up going to the Hotsprings that day but we did get a fairly good hike in and lots of pictures!

Trailhead break-ins are WACK. 

I learned a couple of things in my experience, though, that I can pass on to others:

• Obviously - don't leave anything in your car that you don't want stolen! Carry your wallet, camera, valuables on your person!
• Bring pepper spray ALWAYS in case someone wants to jump you instead of jumping your car. 
• Leave your car doors unlocked. If there are no valuables in your car, then why not just let the asshole look for themselves. You can avoid them breaking your window or popping your locks which cost an arm and a leg for you to fix!
• Drive a beater! Whichever person has the least attractive car would be wise to drive the crew. And if it gets broken into, maybe all friends could throw in money for the repairs. 
• Take note of empty parking lots. They are main targets! Maybe it's best to avoid this hike and come back during busier times. 

Round #2

September 23rd, 2014

A second attempt to find Table Mountain - this time starting at the Bonneville Hotsprings Parking Lot. Like Multnomah Falls, I love this trailhead because you can grab a Yerbe Matte Latte from the coffee shop in the Spa before hitting the trails. You have to go in anyway to purchase your 5$ parking pass. 

So we head off on the trail using our cellphones for guidance. Again, no one around to ask directions. And again - we got lost. It started to get really cold and kinda rainy on us so we forfeited the hike and went home. 

One day we'll find the top!!!!!!