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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


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: 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


Big Spring Creek Falls
A beautiful set of falls along FS 23 that is easy to access in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Big Spring Creek Falls...
Tina McLain
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Little Fish Lake
A small, hidden lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Little Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1554, -121.7017 Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Hidden Lakes
Three "hidden" lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In August of 2023 I tried my first attempt at bagging all three lakes. I, along...
Tina McLain
Jan 2, 20242 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


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
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