Mount Mitchell has great views from its rocky summit, stretching from the Mount Jefferson to Mount Hood.
Trapper Creek Wilderness is located in Southwest Washington, and in spite of its closeness to Portland, this is my first time hiking here.
Good for a cloudy or rainy day, this moderate hike leads to a grouping of large basalt pinnacles.
After being stopped by high water in January, I returned to hike more of this trail next to the Little North Santiam River.
I’ve been wanting to explore more of the rivers and rainforests on the Olympic Peninsula, so four friends and I rented a cabin on Hood Canal for a long weekend.
This strenuous loop hike starts at Angels Rest, continues to Devils Rest, then heads down to Wahkeena Spring before going back up to Angels Rest. We timed our hike for sunset and hiked out in the dark back to the trailhead.
This hike in Forest Park starts at the NW Saltzman Road trailhead and loops via the Maple and Wildwood trails.
This loop hike in Forest Park starts at the Linnton trailhead and follows numerous trails, including parts of the Wildwood Trail.
I’m really enjoying hiking in the forests of the Gorge this winter! We started at the Herman Creek trailhead and took the Herman Bridge Trail to the PCT, then stopped for lunch at the Pinnacles before continuing to Dry Creek Falls and back.
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