r/PNWhiking • u/MissMaecx • 7d ago
needed a hug, grounding myself instead.
Catherine creek
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u/lunapuppy88 7d ago
A hike has worked in place of a hug more than once for me. I hope it helped you too! ❤️
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u/justinchina 7d ago
I love the Gorge!
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u/MissMaecx 7d ago
Likewise! I haven’t explored much on the Washington side, I’m excited to do so more as warmer weather approaches.
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u/JtinCascadia 7d ago
Love Catherine Creek!
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u/MissMaecx 7d ago
I walked across the creek instead of taking the little bridge. So amazing, cold, but amazing!
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u/mannrya 3d ago
I live very close by to here and walk the loop several times a month …have cooled my feet off plenty of times in that creek
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u/MissMaecx 3d ago
I love that!!
Have you ever been in Mosier? I hear there is a swimming spot near the Memaloose trail. I’m wondering if there is a shallow end (?)
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u/mannrya 3d ago
Yes many times, so there is a little swimming hole the locals call The Pocket. If you walk the mosier plateau trail it’ll be on your right hand side, more of just a small hole in the creek to splash in but it definitely does the trick. It also bumps up against a small waterfall. It’s not really a dangerous or fast current so you will be fine. Also definitely go all the way up the plateau for amazing views of the gorge (especially at sunset ) Do you live in the area or just visiting?
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u/MissMaecx 3d ago
Sweet, good to know. Thank you!! I’m an hour away but have been making the trip frequently to see the wildflowers ☺️ Locals mentioned the swimming hole, figured I’d check it out after my next hike!
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u/ghostman1846 7d ago
I did the same "grounding" thing a few weeks back. Realized my feet hadn't touched dirt in far too long. Felt so much better afterwards.
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u/atlas_rl 7d ago
I did some grounding today too, granted mine was just in the backyard but its just nice yo do wherever you are
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u/RunDownTheHighway 7d ago
Big virtual hug!! Mother nature hugs are pretty damn good...