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OCT: Segment 9 — Sand Beach to Nestucca Bay
A north-central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Sand Lake Recreation Area to Bob Straub State Park Day Use Area. Looking back...
Tina McLain
May 20, 202410 min read


OCT: Segment 7 — Bay City to Netarts
A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Tillamook to Schooner's Restaurant in Netarts. Segment 7 of the Oregon Coast Trail...
Tina McLain
May 13, 202411 min read


Oregon Coast Trail (OCT)
A 363-mile long-distance trail that follows the entire length of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast Trail spans 362 miles (according to...
Tina McLain
May 13, 20245 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
May 6, 20244 min read


Old Salmon River Trail #742A
A meandering hike along the Salmon River near Welches in Mount Hood National Forest.
Tina McLain
Apr 15, 20245 min read


Buckhorn Overlook
An incredible overlook with views of Hells Canyon and into Idaho. Peak Name: Flag Point Peak Coordinates: 45.75381, -116.822863 Peak...
Tina McLain
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Teepee Pond
A small, stocked fishing pond in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Lake Name: Teepee Pond Lake Coordinates: 45.85581, -117.00819 Lake...
Tina McLain
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Lakes List
A complete list of lakes in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is located in the northeast corner of...
Tina McLain
Feb 16, 20245 min read


Sparks Lake
A large marshy lake in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Sparks Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.01448, -121.74465 Lake Elevation: 5427'...
Tina McLain
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Devils Lake
A small beautiful lake right along Cascade Lakes Highway in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Devils Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.03419,...
Tina McLain
May 29, 20231 min read


Little Lava Lake
A pretty lake a short hike from Lava Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Little Lava Lake Lake Coordinates: Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
May 22, 20232 min read


Hosmer Lake
A marshy lake near Elk Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Hosmer Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.95900, -121.78521 Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
May 8, 20232 min read


Elk Lake
A lake with a resort and multiple water recreation opportunities in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Elk Lake Lake Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
May 1, 20232 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 24, 20235 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 17, 20234 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....
Tina McLain
Apr 10, 20235 min read


Mount Hood National Forest Lakes
A list of lakes in Mount Hood National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Shellrock Lake Mount Hood National Forest...
Tina McLain
Oct 31, 20227 min read


Eightmile Point
A peak in Barlow Ranger District with no views. Peak Name: Eightmile Point Peak Coordinates: 45.366423, -121.480529 Peak Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jul 26, 20214 min read
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