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Hiking to the Simpson Reef Overlook on the Oregon Coast Trail

August 25, 2022 By Jeff H 4 Comments

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail to Simpson Reef

The Oregon Coast is rugged, beautiful and often uncrowded. This bluff-top out-and-back hike starts and ends in Sunset Bay State Park and follows a section of the Oregon Coast Trail south to the Simpson Reef Overlook. Along the way there are opportunities for short side trips down to hidden coves and beaches, as well as […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, coastal, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, Oregon Coast Trail, scenic, Shore Acres State Park, Sunset Bay State Park

Hiking Monserate Mountain

May 6, 2022 By Chris Griffith 2 Comments

Hiking Montserate Mountain

A popular hike in north-inland San Diego County, Monserate Mountain provides a good workout with spectacular views from its summit. This moderate trail climbs 1,160 feet in 1.6 miles and is a memorial to honor all the fallen first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. The trail markers A1-A11 represent every 10th floor of […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Monserate Mountain, Montserate Mountain Preserve, San Diego

Hiking Sutton Mountain

April 25, 2022 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Sutton Mountain

Sutton Mountain gives you a sense of just how big Oregon is. Nestled between the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the tiny old town of Mitchell (population 142), this hike starts with a well-hidden trailhead, then follows an old jeep trail most of the way before requiring a […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, peakbagging, Sutton Mountain, Sutton Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Hiking the Tumalo Falls Loop

July 20, 2020 By Jeff H 4 Comments

Tumalo Falls

Hiking to Tumalo Falls is one of the “must-see” sights in the outdoor mecca that is Bend, Oregon. The namesake waterfall is a short walk from the trailhead parking, but most people don’t realize that there is so much more to see – if you’re willing to put in some miles. This route forms a loop […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Deschutes National Forest, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, scenic, waterfall

Hiking to Chush Falls in the Three Sisters Wilderness

July 8, 2020 By Jeff H 2 Comments

Chush Falls

Beautiful Chush Falls on Whychus Creek is a local favorite in Central Oregon. The trail is an easy trek that parallels Whychus Creek with views of South Sister looming above. The first time we took this trail, we were looking for something easy for our two dogs, who were training for longer distances. We headed here […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, Three Sisters Wilderness, waterfall, wildflowers

Hiking the Canyon Creek Meadows Loop in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness

June 3, 2020 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Canyon Creek Meadows

There is something about an alpine meadow filled with wildflowers with craggy mountain peaks as a backdrop that gives me a sense of peace. Beautiful cascading creek? Check. Craggy peaks? How about Three Fingered Jack? Alpine meadow? Hit it in late July and you’ll have abundant wildflowers. Optional scramble to a saddle with even bigger […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Canyon Creek Meadow, Central Oregon, dog-friendly, moderate, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon, strenuous, Three Fingered Jack, wildflowers

Hiking Volcan Mountain

February 21, 2020 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Volcan Mountain

The Volcan Mountains are a relatively small range about 13 miles long and 7.5 miles wide. Located east of San Diego, near the town of Julian, this hike up Volcan Mountain gives you a perfect excuse for a weekend trip rewarded with a slice of Julian apple pie. The out-and-back double-track trail has and entrance […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Cleveland National Forest, dog-friendly, Julian, moderate, peakbagging, San Diego, Six-Pack of Peaks, vista, Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve

Wonderland Trail Day 8: Mystic to Granite Creek

August 12, 2019 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Mount Rainier at foot of Winthrop Glacier

There is a part of me that feels a certain sense of accomplishment when you cover a lot of miles with a lot of vertical gain, and that’s a common element of most days on the trail. This was not one of those days. This day was a reminder that I was where I longed […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides, Wonderland Trail Tagged With: Backpacking, moderate, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, Wonderland Trail

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