Klickitat River Hike – Columbia River Gorge
The Klickitat River Trail can be a good option for dry conditions during the rainy season. Located near Lyle, Washington, this area receives less rain than the western side of the Gorge.
Labyrinth & Coyote Wall Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Located east of the Cascade Crest, the Coyote Wall area is known for spring wildflowers. This loop hike features scenic vistas of the Columbia River, several waterfalls, and outstanding rocky prominences.
Larch Mountain Crater Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Hike through the ancient volcanic crater of Larch Mountain that now contains old-growth forest and boggy meadows, and cap it off with a short walk up the former shield plug to views of five Cascade peaks.
Larch Mountain Rim Hike – Columbia River Gorge
This hike circles the rim of Larch Mountain, a former volcanic peak in the Columbia River Gorge.
Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike – Columbia River Gorge
A popular hike in the spring when wildflowers are blooming, the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail has big views of the Columbia River, with balsamroot and lupines covering the slopes.
Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike – Columbia River Gorge
The Lyle Cherry Orchard loop hike offers amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge, and while we were there too early for wildflowers, we didn't see the ticks, rattlesnakes, or poison oak that are abundant later in the season.
Multnomah Creek & Nesika Lodge Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Nesika Lodge is in the Columbia River Gorge's Multnomah Basin. Starting at Multnomah Falls, it's a 4 mile hike up with 1,800 feet of elevation gain.
Tom McCall Point Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Each spring, the meadows and hillsides surrounding Tom McCall Point are transformed by wildflowers, with vistas of the Columbia River Gorge dominated by yellow balsamroot, blue lupines, and red paintbrush.
Tomlike Mountain Hike – Columbia River Gorge
An unmarked trail leads to the long ridge and summit of Tomlike Mountain, located between Mount Hood and the Columbia River, with views from Mount Rainier to Mount Jefferson.
Triple Falls in the Winter – Columbia River Gorge
My first hike of the year was to visit an old favorite, Triple Falls. I hadn't been here since 2016, before the devastating wildfires in September 2017. And I'd never seen it with snow and ice.
Triple Falls Hike – Columbia River Gorge
The Triple Falls area was severely burned in the 2017 Eagle Creek Wildfire. This hike begins at Horsetail Falls and features a walk behind Ponytail Falls before continuing to Triple Falls.
Wahkeena Creek & Vista Point Hike – Columbia River Gorge
This short hike starts at the Wahkeena trailhead and heads up and up, passing Wahkeena Falls and Fairy Falls to reach the springs that are the source of the creek.
Wind Mountain Hike – Columbia River Gorge
The Wind Mountain Trail is steep, but also quite short so it's over before you know it, and the views of the Columbia River Gorge from the top are amazing. It's also the site of tribal spirit quest spaces at the top.
Hope Creek & Ten Taypo Loop Hike – Redwoods National Park
This scenic loop hike in the Redwoods National Park offers more solitude than those located closer to the Prairie Creek visitors center.
Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Six waterfalls, including Oregon’s highest, two cascadingspring-fed creeks meandering through lush greenery, andold-growth Douglas fir make this a spectacular loop hike.
Prairie Creek & Foothill Trail Loop Hike – Redwoods National Park
This easy loop hike is a great way to see some of the largest redwoods in the Redwoods National Park at Prairie Creek.
Rhododendron Trail Loop Hike – Redwoods National Park
This rugged loop hike combines a few less-visited trails at Prairie Creek Redwoods for a spectacular longer trek that goes through several impressive redwood groves.
The Watchman Hike – Crater Lake National Park
A prominent point on the west side of Crater Lake’s rim, Watchman Peak offers spectacular views from the decks of a fire lookout, including Wizard Island directly below, and of the Cascades to the west.
Crater Lake National Park – Winter Backpacking Trip
Crater Lake averages 44 feet of snow each year, and is a great winter snow backpacking location since it's the only time camping on the rim is allowed.
Trapper Creek Wilderness Backpacking Trip
The low elevation forested canyons of Trapper Creek Wilderness provide an easy getaway for relaxing backpacking trips.
Forest Park – Linnton Loop Hike
This loop hike in Forest Park starts at the Linnton trailhead and follows numerous trails, including parts of the Wildwood Trail.
Forest Park – Maple & Wildwood Loop Hike
This hike in Forest Park starts at the NW Saltzman Road trailhead and loops via the Maple and Wildwood trails.
Roaring River Wilderness – Mount Mitchell Hike
Mount Mitchell has great views from its rocky summit, stretching from the Mount Jefferson to Mount Hood.
Central Oregon Badlands Wilderness Hike
While camping at Smith Rock State Park over the weekend, two friends and I explored the Oregon Badlands Wilderness on a day hike. This was our first time visiting here, and we didn't know what to expect other than it would be hot.