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Tina McLain
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Bagging 15 Lakes in One Day in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
An overview of my first exploration of Olallie Lake Scenic area full of drive up lakes, short bushwhacks and a hike. I realized I tend to...
Tina McLain
Dec 2, 20246 min read
Multi-Lake Hike in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
A hike to multiple lakes from Lower Lake Campground in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round trip)...
Tina McLain
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Horseshoe Lake
A uniquely shaped lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Horseshoe Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7784, -121.7849 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Monon Lake
A large lake near Ollalie Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Monon Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7930, -121.7875 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Olallie Lake
The largest lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Olallie Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8062, -121.7858 Lake Elevation: 4900'...
Tina McLain
Oct 28, 20242 min read
First Lake
A stocked lake along FS 4220 in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: First Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8186, -121.7940 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Lake 44.8214, -121.7934
A small lake visible from FS 4220 between Lower Lake Campground and First Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8214,...
Tina McLain
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Lake 44.8505, -121.7745
A small lake near FS 4220, close to Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8505, -121.7745 Lake Coordinates: 44.8505, -121.7745...
Tina McLain
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Triangle Lake
A triangle shaped lake near Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Triangle Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8504, -121.7780 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Lookout Mountain in summer
A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Â Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...
Tina McLain
Sep 16, 202410 min read
Timberline Trail: Timberline Lodge to Ramona Falls Trailhead (2024)
A one-night backpacking trip along a section of the Timberline Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Start: Timberline Lodge End: Ramona...
Tina McLain
Sep 2, 20243 min read
The Narrows - Clackamas River
A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...
Tina McLain
Aug 26, 20246 min read
Tumala Mountain
A peak in Mount Hood National Forest with views of five mountains from it's summit. Peak Name: Tumala Mountain (previously known as Squaw...
Tina McLain
Jun 24, 20248 min read
Lookout Mountain in the snow
A peak with multiple mountain views in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mt Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate: ...
Tina McLain
May 6, 20244 min read
Exploring along FS 46 & 63
Exploring along the Clackamas River & Collawash River in Mount Hood National Forest. Route: Clackamas Hwy 224 to FS 46 to FS 63 Access: ...
Tina McLain
Apr 15, 20245 min read
Old Salmon River Trail #742A
A meandering hike along the Salmon River near Welches in Mount Hood National Forest.
Tina McLain
Apr 24, 20235 min read
Hawk Mountain
A fun adventure through burnt forest to a peak with a view of Mt Jefferson in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Hawk Mountain Peak...
Tina McLain
Apr 17, 20234 min read
Twin Lakes
A hike to two lakes that are popular year round in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Twin Lake, lower Elevation: 4150' Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Apr 10, 20235 min read
Warren Lake & Mount Defiance
A hike to a lake and peak in a pieced together hiking loop in Mount Hood National Forest. Main points on route: Warren Lake & Mt....
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