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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
OCT: Segment 12 — Baldy Creek to Pirate Cove
A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Taft Waterfront Park to Fishing Rock State Recreation Site. Segment 12 of the...
Tina McLain
Jul 15, 20245 min read
OCT: Segment 11 – Cascade Head to Baldy Creek
A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Neskowin to Taft Waterfront Park. Segment 11 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans...
Tina McLain
Jul 8, 202410 min read
OCT: Segment 6 — Twin Rocks to Bay City
A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Rockaway Beach to Tillamook. Twin Rocks Segment 6 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans the...
Tina McLain
Jul 1, 20245 min read
Cazadero Trail
A nice multi-use hike on a PGE road that follows the Clackamas River on the Old Clackamas River Highway near Estacada, Oregon. Trail...
Tina McLain
Jun 17, 20244 min read
OCT: Segment 8 — Netarts to Sand Beach
A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Schooner's Restaurant to Sand Lake Fisherman's Day Use Area. Sand Beach Segment 8 of...
Tina McLain
Jun 10, 20247 min read
Clatsop Loop Trail
A trail in Ecola State Park that leads to a hikers camp and view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Trail Name: Clatsop Loop TH Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Loop
A short hike to viewpoints of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and Cannon Beach. Route Name: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Loop (according to...
Tina McLain
May 27, 20242 min read
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
Tumwater Falls
A series of falls in the Deschutes River near Olympia, Washington. Waterfall Name: Upper Tumwater Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 47.01477,...
Tina McLain
Apr 29, 20242 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
Woodard Bay Loop & Overlook
An easy hike to Woodard Bay near Olympia, Washington. Trail Name:Â Woodard Bay Loop & Overlook Distance: 3.22 miles (including road walk...
Tina McLain
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Chain of Lakes
A grouping of small lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Chain of Lakes is a secluded group of lakes near Mt Adams in Gifford...
Tina McLain
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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