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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 Chush Falls in the Three Sisters Wilderness

July 8, 2020 By Jeff Hester 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 Dipsea – Steep Ravine Loop in Mt Tamalpais State Park

May 18, 2018 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Hiking the Dipsea-Steep Ravine Loop in Mt Tamalpais State Park

The Dipsea-Steep Ravine Loop is a moderately easy 4.6-mile hike that makes a perfect introduction to Mount Tamalpais State Park, especially when water is flowing in Webb Creek. It offers shady forest, historical points of interest, an actual water fountain on the trail, fern-lined trails through towering redwoods, playful cascades and pools in a cool, […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Dipsea Trail, moderate, Mt Tamalpais State Park, State Park, Steep Ravine Trail, vista, waterfall

Hiking to Baring Falls in Glacier National Park

May 14, 2018 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

Hiking to Baring Falls in Glacier National Park

This is a short little hike along Saint Mary Lake on the east side of Glacier National Park. The out-and-back route begins and ends at Going To The Sun Point. The distance makes it a very family-friendly hike, with big views of Saint Mary Lake, the mountains towering above you on all sides, wildflowers dotting […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: easy, family-friendly, Glacier National Park, National Park, waterfall

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 Stinson Beach to Mount Tamalpais

March 14, 2018 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Hike Stinson Beach to Mount Tam

Mount Tamalpais stands guard over the bay, with views stretching from the Farallon Islands to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains. And while you can drive almost to the top, it’s nothing to brag about. Hiking to the top is better. Better still? Hiking to the summit, starting from Stinson Beach. This hike […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 10+ miles, coastal, Marin County, Mt Tamalpais, NorCal, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, waterfall

Hiking to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin Redwoods State Park

November 29, 2016 By Jeff Hester 13 Comments

Hiking to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Giant old-growth redwood trees, lush forest, babbling creeks and beautiful waterfalls–there is plenty to love about this nearly 11 mile loop hike to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park, and features the largest stand of coastal redwoods south of San Francisco. These are tall […]

Filed Under: State Parks, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, hiking, out of bounds, scenic, State Park, waterfall

Hiking to McWay Falls in Big Sur

December 22, 2015 By Jeff Hester 5 Comments

Photogenic McWay Falls in Big Sur

McWay Falls is “that” waterfall in Big Sur that everyone has seen and many have photographed. I had driven up and down Big Sur several times before I finally made a point of going here. It was on my “must-see” list for years, but I just hadn’t timed my drive right… until this year. The […]

Filed Under: State Parks, Trail Guides Tagged With: Big Sur, coastal, easy, family-friendly, State Park, vista, waterfall

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