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Hiking the Tumalo Falls Loop

July 20, 2020 By Jeff Hester 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 Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

May 24, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 5 Comments

Hiking Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

Take a hike up Mount Elden and perch yourself atop Flagstaff. This route starts out on the Fatman’s Loop, then splits off to climb all the way to Elden Lookout standing at over 9,000 ft. From the top you are rewarded with sweeping views of O’Leary and the San Francisco Peaks. Getting to the Mount […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Mount Elden, out of bounds, peak, peakbagging, scenic, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Bear Mountain in Sedona

February 28, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking Bear Mountain in Sedona Arizona

A hike up Bear Mountain is full of rewarding views not just at the top, but all along the climb. You get quintessential panoramas looking across Sedona, up close and personal encounters with red cliff faces, and the most incredible perspectives peering down into Fay Canyon. With this hike, it’s about the journey and the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Arizona, dog-friendly, moderate, peakbagging, scenic, Sedona, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Mount Ellinor in the Olympic National Forest

August 9, 2018 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

Share this post! Hiking Mt Ellinor.

Mount Ellinor stands nearly 6,000′ above sea level, a prominent sentinel at the south-eastern corner of the Olympic Peninsula. The trail up Mt. Ellinor has a reputation for being steep, but rewarding with terrific views. It’s also considered one of the best places in Washington to spy mountain goats. Ellinor delivered on all points. Ellinor […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, Mount Ellinor, Mount Skokomish Wilderness, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest, peakbagging, PNW, scenic, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, Washington

Hiking Mt San Jacinto via Humber Park in Idyllwild

May 4, 2018 By Jeff Hester 9 Comments

Hiking to Mount San Jacinto via Devils Slide Trail in Idyllwild

If you’ve hiked up a peak many times before, taking a new route to the top keeps the adventure fresh. That was my goal as I hiked Mount San Jacinto via the Devil’s Slide Trail from Humber Park in Idyllwild. I’ve been up Mount San Jacinto more times than I can remember, and I’ve hiked […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Cranston Fire, Mount San Jacinto, PCT, peak, peakbagging, scenic, Six-Pack of Peaks, State Park, strenuous

Hiking to Alamere Falls in Point Reyes National Seashore

April 14, 2018 By Jeff Hester 9 Comments

Alamere Falls Hike

Alamere Falls is one of those rare and special places where a beautiful waterfall cascades directly onto the beach. This 14 mile hike is the easiest route to the falls, and makes a perfect long day hike. The Coast Trail from the Palomarin Trailhead near Bolinas offers pine forests, lakeside views, sweeping coastal panoramas, rushing […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, coastal, Point Reyes National Seashore, scenic, strenuous, waterfall

Hiking the Coyote Ridge Loop

March 8, 2017 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Hiking the Coyote Ridge Loop in the Marin Headlands

Marin County is truly unique. Nestled on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, these hills gave birth to mountain biking and were home to George Lucas’ magic-makers – all just a short drive from San Francisco over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Muir Woods and Mt Tamalpais get much of […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Marin Headlands, moderate, out of bounds, scenic, Tennessee Valley, vista

Hiking the Devil’s Garden Loop in Arches National Park

December 18, 2016 By Jeff Hester 5 Comments

Hiking the Devils Garden Loop in Arches NP

Arches National Park in Utah attracts over one million visitors a year with it’s namesake geologic wonders. Most visitors head to the easily reached roadside arches and viewpoints. In contrast, the Devil’s Garden Loop is considered the only “hiker’s hike” in the park. Hiking the Devil’s Garden Loop is a great way to escape the throngs […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Arches National Park, loop, moderate, National Park, out of bounds, scenic, Utah

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