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Pegleg Falls
A waterfall along the Hot Spring Fork Collawash River in Mount Hood National Forest. Waterfall Name: Pegleg Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
3 days ago4 min read


Blister Creek Falls
A waterfall along Blister Creek in Mount Hood National Forest. Waterfall Name: Blister Creek Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 44.95898,...
Tina McLain
Apr 213 min read


Devils Churn & Cape Cove
A short point-to-point hike near Devils Churn in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Devils Churn Start: Devils Churn Trailhead 44.28378,...
Tina McLain
Apr 145 min read


Old Salmon River Trail #742A to Big Tree
A section hike of the Old Salmon River Trail to a large tree in an old growth forest near Welches, Oregon in Mount Hood National Forest....
Tina McLain
Apr 73 min read


Waterfall 45.27839, -121.94103
A waterfall on the west side of the Salmon River near the Old Salmon River Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Waterfall Name: ...
Tina McLain
Mar 312 min read


Little Zigzag Falls in November
A short hike to Little Zigzag Falls near Rhododendron, Oregon in Mount Hood National Forest. Waterfall Name: Little Zigzag Falls...
Tina McLain
Mar 243 min read


Lava Cast Forest #3960
A one mile loop through a lava cast forest in Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Trail Name: Lava Cast Forest #3960 Access: Trail...
Tina McLain
Feb 32 min read


Trail of the Molten Land #3922
A interpretive site trail below Lava Butte through the lava bed. Trail Name: Trail of the Molten Land #3922 Access: Trail (paved)...
Tina McLain
Jan 272 min read


Bagging 16 Lakes in One Day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
An itinerary and route overview for a day full of lake bagging that I did on my 24th birthday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. I...
Tina McLain
Dec 16, 20245 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 9, 20243 min read


Multi-Lake Hike in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
A hike to multiple lakes from Lower Lake Campground in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Middle Lake Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round...
Tina McLain
Dec 2, 20246 min read


What changing plans with a chronic illness can look like 1.0
How an ideal 4-day backpacking trip can change into a mishmash of outdoor activities when things don't go as planned. Day 1 & 2 -...
Tina McLain
Sep 30, 20245 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 23, 20244 min read


Swift Creek, Loowit & June Lake Loop
A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...
Tina McLain
Sep 9, 20247 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
Sep 2, 20243 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
Aug 26, 20246 min read


University Falls
A short hike to a waterfall in Tillamook State Forest. 2019 Waterfall Name: University Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.59972,...
Tina McLain
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Training with a Chronic Illness
An overview of my hiking training plan for 2024. After my most recent surgery, I started to feel like there's more potential in what I...
Tina McLain
Aug 12, 202427 min read


Footbridge & Lower Bridge Creek Falls
A footbridge across the Wilson River and a waterfall accessible from Footbridge Trailhead in Tillamook State Forest. Footbridge...
Tina McLain
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Bridge Creek Falls
A short trail to a waterfall along Highway 6 near Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Bridge Creek Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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