Escaping the rainy weather in Portland, this loop hike at Catherine Creek offered open skies and scenic trails with stunning views of the river below.
Located next to the Clackamas River near Estacada, the trails at Milo McIver State Park are great for rainy day hikes with the sound of the river and green forests full of moss.
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.
Located in Oregon’s Coast Range, the Step Creek Loop is an easy hike that’s great for a cloudy or rainy day.
In late October to early November, western larches turn brilliant shades of yellow and gold before dropping their needles. This loop hike on the east side of Mount Hood has masses of them.
The Old Salmon River Trail is a great place to introduce hikers to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest’s lush, mossy forests and scenic rivers.
The Naches Peak loop is an easy hike through subalpine beauty filled with wildflowers and views of surrounding peaks.
The Cone Peak and Iron Mountain Trails are part of the Old Cascades and feature an abundance of wildflowers throughout the summer.
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.
This section of trail along Surveyors Ridge east of Mount Hood is popular with mountain bikers but it’s also a great trail for hikers, with wildflowers along the open ridges and interesting rock formations throughout.
Secluded Crescent Beach is one of my favorite locations on the Oregon Coast. Bounded on the north by Ecola Point and on the south by Chapman Point, this pocket beach is only accessible via a 1.2 mile hike.
The hike to the Phlox Point on Hardy Ridge features panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge – and in late spring to early summer – rock gardens filled with phlox accentuate views from the rocky spine.
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