Well, it has been a ghost town around here and no one appears interested in this trail, so I'll post the answer. That metal container was found on th...

I thought there were other features it had besides your current location (blue dot)? If it is just a wrapper for the current maps, I'll pass. It a...

FYI, I downloaded and installed the app last night, and after some frustrating searching, finally found the district map, however it shows up as "n/a"...

Here is the link to the FS announcement:   Unfortunately, it only works on iPhones, iPads and android devices. No PCs. It does sound ki...

kirk said How about around Mt. Lowe somewhere? You are getting closer, but you are too far east, and a little bit too far south. Another clue - t...

You need to head south.

It is neither of those. This metal is clearly visible from the trail, probably no more than 10 feet from the tread.

Although it has been a while since I've been there, that reminds me of the path to Pup Creek Falls.

Does this head to a waterfall, perhaps?

BrianEdwards said Wait, White Iris. That trail is faint, and goes thru a clear cut. I don't think it gets hiked much. I've never hiked it due to it b...

You are getting closer. The weird part about those "trail markers" (beer cans) is that where they are isn't really close to a road. It is right in t...

BrianEdwards said Hmm only other guess I've got is maybe one of the trails near Estacada that lead to Old Baldy. Abbot Road and Roaring River being t...