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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


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


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, 20241 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


Forlorn Lakes
A group of lakes near Indian Heaven Wilderness with many camping opportunities. Forlorn Lakes is a serene, group of lakes near Trout...
Tina McLain
Dec 4, 20235 min read


Eightmile Point
A peak in Barlow Ranger District with no views. Peak Name: Eightmile Point Peak Coordinates: 45.366423, -121.480529 Peak Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jul 26, 20214 min read


Mount Washington Wilderness Excursion
A cross country wandering through Mount Washington Wilderness during Winter 2021. We were in the area staying at a cabin. My dad and I...
Tina McLain
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Scout Lake
A snowy bushwhack to an iced over lake in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Scout Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.5698, -121.7951 Lake...
Tina McLain
Feb 1, 20214 min read


Green Lake
A smaller, hidden lake in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Green Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.2179, -121.6527 Lake Elevation: 4525′...
Tina McLain
Jan 18, 20213 min read


High Camp & Glacier Lake
A challenging hike to a glacier fed lake in the Mount Adams Wilderness in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Highlights: High Camp,...
Tina McLain
Dec 24, 20208 min read


Lily Pad Lake
A small, marshy, secluded lake in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Lily Pad Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.9354, -122.1148 Lake...
Tina McLain
Nov 23, 20202 min read


High Rock
A easy peak to bag with views of four mountains in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: High Rock Peak Coordinates: 45.159739,...
Tina McLain
Nov 9, 20204 min read


Dinger Lake
A more challenging bushwhack adventure to a lake in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Dinger Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.1457,...
Tina McLain
Jul 16, 20205 min read


Pyramid Lake
A still, quiet lake tucked between foothills in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Pyramid Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.1468, -121.9264...
Tina McLain
Jun 22, 20204 min read


Winter Wanderings
An unexpected adventure out in the snow in Mount Hood National Forest. It was a sunny winter day and I felt the forest calling to me. I...
Tina McLain
May 7, 20204 min read


Clear Lake
A backwoods lake situated below Goat Mountain in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Clear Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.1336, -122.2895...
Tina McLain
Apr 23, 20204 min read


Shellrock Lake & Secret Waterfall!
A reflective lake located in Roaring River Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Lake Name: Shellrock Lake Lake Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Mar 26, 20204 min read
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