Category Archives for "Hiking"

Lost Lake Loop is a popular tourist destination in the Hood River area. It’s easy, family-friendly, and has views of the lake along the whole trail.

Cooper Spur via Cloud Cap starts at Cloud Cap Campground and is the highest point on the mountain that can be reached by trail.

Elk Meadows Trailhead in the Mt. Hood National Forest will give you access to multiple trails, ranging from moderate to difficult. From the trailhead, you can hike up to Elk Mountain, Tamanawas Falls, and Umbrella Falls, just to name a few. Click here for a list of trails the Elk Meadows Trailhead leads to. In the summer, […]

During your trek you will see incredible views of the mountain, Ramona Falls, and part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Along Top Spur Trail, you will see fantastic views, several varieties of wildflowers in the spring, and huckleberries in the late summer.

Visit Ramona Falls in the spring to see wildflowers and the fall to see beautiful autumnal colors. Take a photo in front of the beautiful, cascading waterfall.

If you love wildflowers and want to see stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, hop in your car and head out to Mosier Plateau.

The hike up to Mitchell Point is very difficult but worth it if you are up to the challenge. It’s only 2.6 miles round-trip but for most of the hike, you are walking uphill.

The Cascade Streamwatch Trail is part of Wildwood Recreation Site in Welches, Oregon. This all-purpose site is about 550 acres and has a couple walking and hiking options.

Starvation Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. Right off the freeway, it’s very easy to get to and doesn’t require a hike.