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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
3 days ago2 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


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. Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round trip)...
Tina McLain
Dec 2, 20246 min read


Horseshoe Lake
A uniquely shaped lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Horseshoe Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7784, -121.7849 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Monon Lake
A large lake near Ollalie Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Monon Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7930, -121.7875 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Olallie Lake
The largest lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Olallie Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8062, -121.7858 Lake Elevation: 4900'...
Tina McLain
Nov 11, 20242 min read


First Lake
A stocked lake along FS 4220 in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: First Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8186, -121.7940 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8214, -121.7934
A small lake visible from FS 4220 between Lower Lake Campground and First Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8214,...
Tina McLain
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8505, -121.7745
A small lake near FS 4220, close to Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8505, -121.7745 Lake Coordinates: 44.8505, -121.7745...
Tina McLain
Oct 14, 20242 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


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


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


Exploring along FS 46 & 63
Exploring along the Clackamas River & Collawash River in Mount Hood National Forest. Route: Clackamas Hwy 224 to FS 46 to FS 63 Access: ...
Tina McLain
May 6, 20244 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
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