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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...

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...

A hike to multiple lakes from Lower Lake Campground in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round trip)...

How an ideal 4-day backpacking trip can change into a mishmash of outdoor activities when things don't go as planned. Day 1 & 2 -...

A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name:  Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...

A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...

A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...

A peak in Mount Hood National Forest with views of five mountains from it's summit. Peak Name: Tumala Mountain (previously known as Squaw...

A short hike to a waterfall in Tillamook State Forest. 2019 Waterfall Name: University Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.59972,...

A footbridge across the Wilson River and a waterfall accessible from Footbridge Trailhead in Tillamook State Forest. Footbridge...

A short trail to a waterfall along Highway 6 near Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Bridge Creek Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...

A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Taft Waterfront Park to Fishing Rock State Recreation Site. Segment 12 of the...

A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Neskowin to Taft Waterfront Park. Segment 11 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans...

A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Rockaway Beach to Tillamook. Twin Rocks Segment 6 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans the...

A nice multi-use hike on a PGE road that follows the Clackamas River on the Old Clackamas River Highway near Estacada, Oregon. Trail...

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...

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...