The Timberline Trail Survey - 2025

1/6: Basic Hike Information

Where did you start?

Timberline Lodge

Ramona Falls

Top Spur

Cloud Cap

Other:

Which direction did you hike?

How many nights did you spend on the trail?

When did you start your hike?

How many times have you hiked the Timberline Trail?

0 (First time)

1

2

3

4 or more

Did you use a tent or hammock?

What was your heaviest pack weight in pounds?

2/6: About your group

How many people hiked with you?

0 (Hiked alone)

1

2

3

4 or more

Did you travel with a dog?

Yes

No

3/6: Challenges

How would you rate the difficulty of stream crossings?

Easy Rock hop

Moderate Rock hop

Hard Rock hop

Easy Log Crossing

Moderate Log Crossing

Hard Log Crossing

Easy Wade

Moderate Wade

Hard Wade

Zigzag River

Sandy River

Muddy River

Coe Branch

Eliot Branch

Newton Creek

Clark Creek

White River

How would you rate the difficulty of traverses?

Easy

Moderate

Difficult

Zigzag

Sandy

Eliot

Gnarl Ridge

Newton

White

Which of the following where an issue for you?

No Issue

Mild Issue

Moderate Issue

Major Issue

Wind

Rain

Snow

Smoke

Fire

Small Animals

Mosquitoes

Bears

Mountain Lions

Preparation

Navigation

Members in my group

Hikers not in my group

Other dogs on the trail

4/6: Some questions about equipment

What kind of shoes did you wear?

Did you take trekking poles?

Did you take microspikes?

Yes

No

Did you take crampons?

Yes

No

Did you take bear spray?

Yes

No

What food storage method did you use?

Bear Canister

Bear Bag

Just Hung

Slept with Food

Navigation Support

Map

Compass

Cellphone (GPS enabled)

GPS / Satellite (Garmin Inreach, etc.)

How would you rate cell coverage?

Min 0

0

Max 100

Who is your cell carrier?

AT&T

Verizon

T-Mobile

Other

5/6: How did you hike go?

Did you complete your hike as planned?

Did you leave the trail earlier than planned?

Did you have any of the following problems?

None

Mild Issue

Moderate Issue

Major Issue

Blister

Foot pain

Ankle Pain

Knee Pain

Back Pain

Gastro-intestinal problem

Sunburn

Major Injury (broken bone etc.)

Did you have other medical issues?

Did you have to call emergency services or SAR?

Yes

No

Some questions on camping etiquette?

Never

Some of the time

Most of the time

All of the time

Filter water

Wash hands (before eating, etc)

Camp on durable surfaces

Camp at least 100 feet from water

Bury waste at least 6" deep

Did you bury or carry out your TP?

How was finding a campsite?

6/6: Final Questions

These are general demographic questions. Please note that answering these are optional.

How old are you?

What gender are you?

Male

Female

Transgender

Non-Binary / Non Conforming

Are you from the US?

Yes

No

Please enter your Zip code or country.

What race are you?

Do you have any additional comments about the Timberline Trail? (highlights, tips)

Do you have any other comments about this survey?

Email address - only needed if I could contact you for clarifications

The Timberline Trail Survey – 2025

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