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A trail in Ecola State Park that leads to a hikers camp and view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Trail Name: Clatsop Loop TH Coordinates:...

A short hike to viewpoints of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and Cannon Beach. Route Name: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Loop (according to...

A north-central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Sand Lake Recreation Area to Bob Straub State Park Day Use Area. Looking back...

A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Tillamook to Schooner's Restaurant in Netarts. Segment 7 of the Oregon Coast Trail...

A 363-mile long-distance trail that follows the entire length of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast Trail spans 362 miles (according to...

A series of falls in the Deschutes River near Olympia, Washington. Waterfall Name: Upper Tumwater Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 47.01477,...

A meandering hike along the Salmon River near Welches in Mount Hood National Forest.

An easy hike to Woodard Bay near Olympia, Washington. Trail Name: Woodard Bay Loop & Overlook Distance: 3.22 miles (including road walk...

A grouping of small lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Chain of Lakes is a secluded group of lakes near Mt Adams in Gifford...

A beautiful set of falls along FS 23 that is easy to access in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Big Spring Creek Falls...

A small, hidden lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Little Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1554, -121.7017 Lake Elevation:...

Three "hidden" lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In August of 2023 I tried my first attempt at bagging all three lakes. I, along...

A pretty lake a short hike from Lava Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Little Lava Lake Lake Coordinates: Lake Elevation:...

A hike to two lakes that are popular year round in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Twin Lake, lower Elevation: 4150' Coordinates:...

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....

A peak in Barlow Ranger District with no views. Peak Name: Eightmile Point Peak Coordinates: 45.366423, -121.480529 Peak Elevation: ...

A short hike to a beautiful waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Langfield Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...

A large lake with a great view of Mt Adams that is easily accessible near Trout Lake, Washington. Lake Name: Trout Lake Lake Coordinates:...

Trail Name: Snipes Mountain Trail #11 Trail Type: In and out Access: Trail Distance: 3.75 miles (round trip) Elevation Range: 3470′...

A winter hike on a snowed in forest service road in Mount Hood National Forest. Route: Snow Covered Road (FS 1825 – Muddy Fork Rd) Route...