Gawley Creek Scouting Trip

Once again using onX Offroad I planned out my next adventure. This day it was both a scouting opportunity and my birthday. While it was a solo trip it was a perfect chance to get out into the wilderness.
The original idea was to get to Panther Rock, a 4100 ft peak in the Santiam State Forest. That idea was quickly vetoed by the first gate I came across. This area had been devastated by a forest fire a few years ago and they have it closed to recoup.
Instead I headed north to Gawley Creek, Cascades Falls and Horse Creek. From there I crossed the Molalla River and headed up along the Table Rock Fork, following a route we took on the Molalla River Run a few months ago. I thought this time I could make it all the way to Joyce Lake. Last time deep snow thwarted our path. Would it be different this time? Come along and find out.
Link to the Molalla River Run: • Molalla River Run

[@NorthwestBronco]

Looks like a great trip! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@swooshdave]

One of these days I’ll make it to Joyce Lake!

[@MikeKurfis]

"Not Joyce Lake" :D