misery on the trail can bring happiness especially outside, remember why you’re out there. *Originally hiked: February 13, 2022 Webcams Maps, Books and Gear Recommendations Garmin inReach Mini2 – even though this park has service, it is still good to have a satellite communicator in case of emergency. Climber’s Map of Smith Rock State ParkContinue reading “Misery Ridge Trail Loop: Smith Rock State Park”
Category Archives: Oregon
Monarch Lakes – Sequoia National Park
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 11.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 3000 ft Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Visalia take the 198 East for 31.5 miles. Turn right onto Mineral King Road. It is not easy to find, but if you hit the Park Entrance where you have to pay toContinue reading “Monarch Lakes – Sequoia National Park”
Steelhead Falls – Deschutes River
Where: Crooked River Ranch Mileage: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Terrebonne on Hwy 97 North, turn left onto Lower Bridge Road. In 2.1 miles turn right on 43rd St. 1.8 miles later to left onto Chinook Drive. 1.1 miles, make a leftContinue reading “Steelhead Falls – Deschutes River”
Proxy Falls – Willamette National Forest
Where: Willamette National Forest Mileage: 1.98 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Highway 126 and 242 junction, take Hwy 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) for 6.5 miles. You will see a Proxy Falls trailhead sign on the side of the road (easy to see). Description:Continue reading “Proxy Falls – Willamette National Forest”
My Picks – July 2015
NO SingleNest Hammock >> >>the hammock you buy to enjoy the outdoors from a different perspective. Almost every time we go backpacking we’re usually sitting and laying on the ground. Floor = uncomfortable & dirty. Buy this hammock and avoid that. You can use it at home, camping or on the road at any time. IContinue reading “My Picks – July 2015”
Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail – Siuslaw National Forest, OR
Where: Siuslaw National Forest, OR Mileage: 3.00 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation gain: 1000 feet Recommended: weather appropriate clothing To get to the trailhead: Take 101 South from Newport for about 30 miles. After passing Carl G. Washburne State Park beach parking and campsite start looking to the left for an open area whereContinue reading “Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail – Siuslaw National Forest, OR”