Troop 21 Highlights

Mill Creek flows out of the Ochoco Mountains into Ochoco Creek about 10 miles east of Prineville. About 11 miles upstream, the Mill Creek Wilderness (Ochoco National Forest) encompasses an area that contains several watersheds and fantastic geological formations. This pack trip was intended to provide the younger Scouts with the experience of packing, cooking, and planning for self-sufficiency.

Bill Hunt (1st C), Anthony Moorman (2nd C), Erik Oberbarnscheidt (2nd C), and Curtis Peterson (TF) are loaded and ready to go.
	Hiking a narrow path above Mill Creek.
Welcome to Camp Squatly. 3 miles in from Wildcat Campground at the junction of two creeks.
	Henry and Erik Oberbarnscheidt setup their stove for Saturday breakfast.
Erik, Anthony, Bill and Curtis learn how to properly use a water filtration system for backpacking.
	Sometimes there were nice hewn bridges to cross the creek.
But most of the time there weren't. The group forded the creek some eight times as the trail cris-crossed back and forth.
	Saturday saw a day hike from camp up to the Twin Pillars formation. This is the remnant basalt core of a volcanic vent, long after the surrounding cone has eroded away over about 40 million years. "You mean we have to hike up there?!".
Umpteen thousand switchbacks later, the tired and hungry group reaches the summit. After lunch and a rest while taking in the spectacular view, the group returned to camp.

	Mill Creek Wilderness
	Pack Trip