Wildcat Mountain

[BigCat]

I just want a safe spot to shoot.

 

[Cogs]

Wild Cat area is still open but last report I heard, last week, was still a lot of snow and most likely will be there for a while. There are not many places to shoot up there because of other recreational activity nearby. @rangerlars can give a better report for you. I was hoping for a cleanup there on March 18th but since he said too much snow, we changed it to the 36 pit on Hwy 224.

I'm sure you'll hear it first right here in this thread when Wild Cat is accessible again.

 

[jbett98]

I used to live up off of SE Wildcat Mtn. and in the old days you could easily access tens of thousands of Publishers Papers private acres.
But, the low life's ruined it for all. It's all gated and tank trapped now.

 

[rangerlars]

You can probably 4 wheel drive truck up to Wildcat now, with good clearance. Only shoot at the area at the end of the spur road to the left. The shooting prohibited sign is at the forest boundary and only applies to the right hand side of the road.

 

[cooper]

I just want a safe spot to shoot.

I use the shower

 

[The Nothing]

Wildcat still suggests 4x4 use (i didn't use it), and a lil height would be nice. My S10 dragged a few times in the ruts.

Road is clear right up to the USFS line


Still a couple feet deep at the turn


it's slowly receding through

 

[rangerlars]

thanks for checking and updating

 

[DrCox]

I see your pupper is enjoying the snow . I went up to Wildcat a few times and did a U-turn at the FS turnoff as well. Thanks for going all the way up. Hopefully, in a couple weeks, it will be more accessible. 36 Pit is always an option for us shooters on the east side but damn, it's risky with some people shooting across the walking path. Thanks for the update!

-DrCox

 

[DaMoot]

Hey guys, anyone adventurous been up to wildcat over the past week or today?

Looks like as of the 22nd snow was still there but melting. Stuck with a 2wd car for the moment so much more than about 6-7" and I'd be stuck.

If wildcat is inaccessible, anywhere else in this area? 36 pit sound a bit too risky.

Thanks!

 

[The Nothing]

until today the snow level has been well above Wildcat, so I'd imagine there's been some good snowmelt. Unfortunately all I can do is guess until Wednesday

 

[tazdv1]

Drove up to Wildcat today. Clear all the way up to the spur road and then a little snow. My truck made it ok.

 

[OldTengu]

Has anyone been here, memaloose via hillockburn or hillockburn itself recently? Curious about road conditions and population of dummies.

 

[FullMetalJerk]

There used to be tons of shot up appliances and garbage at the top of Wildcat.

 

[DaMoot]

Has anyone been here, memaloose via hillockburn or hillockburn itself recently? Curious about road conditions and population of dummies.

Not for a month and a half, here. Heading up there probably tomorrow morning/noonish though. Road conditions to Wildcat are clear at this point. I've experienced very few idiots up there.

I only had to bring back a little bit of trash from the area with me.

 

[OldTengu]

Not for a month and a half, here. Heading up there probably tomorrow morning/noonish though. Road conditions to Wildcat are clear at this point. I've experienced very few idiots up there.
I only had to bring back a little bit of trash from the area with me.

Thanks! Gonna try and go up with the wife Monday if time allows.

 

[robertg]

I just cleaned up there last week, it's in pretty good shape. If you do find some trash bag it up and leave it by the wood beams if it's too much to take home.

 

[OldTengu]

I just cleaned up there last week, it's in pretty good shape. If you do find some trash bag it up and leave it by the wood beams if it's too much to take home.

Thanks!

 

[OldTengu]

I'm also considering some hiking trips to scout some spots that I've found via Google Earth in the Mt hood natl that are close to where I grew up. There seem to be a lot of good spots if you're ok with a mild hike

 

[tazdv1]

I was at wildcat a few weeks ago and it was pretty clean. It was on a weekday and I had the place all to myself. Probably busier on the weekends

 

[AMark]

Are the coordinates correct? Looking on google maps, it looks like the marker is right on an open area in the trees. Just wanted to make sure, since some of you were talking about other locations. Thanks!