| Activation Date: 22 July 2018 | |
| Transport: Drive-Up / Short Hike | Distance: 0.5 miles |
| Elev. gain: 120 feet | Time: 12 minutes |
| Rig(s): MTR-3B, FT-817 | Band(s): 40m/20m (cw/ssb) |
| Antenna(s): Linked EFHW 40/30/20m | |
| Cell Service: Moderate (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Summit Lot, via Green Mountain Summer Road | |
| Trailhead: Vista Trail | |
| Fees/Permits: Discover Pass ($11.50 daily, $35 annual) | |
| Route: Walk up the Vista Trail | |
| Dogs: Yes | Toilet: Yes |
| Antenna Support: Lots of trees, fence | RF Noise: Low |
I was up in my home state of Washington (not DC) for a family wedding and wanted to squeeze in a little bit of SOTA fun. This summit fit the bill, and also looked like it’d be really enjoyable, with a good view. Too bad I injured my knee just a few days before the trip! But not to worry: it turns out this summit has a drive-up option if you don’t mind a few miles of dirt road.