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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


Paulina Falls
A hike to the base of Paulina falls and the view point in Deschutes National Forest. Waterfall Name: Paulina Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Jan 202 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


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
Oct 7, 20242 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


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 16, 202410 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


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


Backpacking Trips
A complete list of backpacking trips that I have posts for on my blog. Backpacking is always something I've enjoyed because of the places...
Tina McLain
Jul 25, 20242 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


Peaks List
A list of all the peaks I've bagged and their corresponding posts. It's only in recent years that I've started peak bagging...
Tina McLain
Jul 11, 20242 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
Jun 24, 20248 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 Name:...
Tina McLain
Jun 17, 20245 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
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