Clatskanie, Oregon

Just minutes from downtown Beaverton, the Cooper Mountain Loop Trail offers a perfect blend of open prairie, oak savanna, and forested hillside, all set within the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. This family-friendly loop provides beautiful views of the Tualatin Valley and is one of the best place...

When you park at the top of the trail, all you see is layers and layers of emerald trees and ground clear of any underbrush. Once on the trail, you start on a rapid decline that brings you to the first of the many streams along this hike. Cross the bridge made out of logs and head towards the ma...

While thousands of visitors come to witness the raw power and devastation left behind from Mount St Helens' famous 1980 eruption, few wander past the groomed paths surrounding the Johnston Ridge Observatory. It is beyond these paths where you come across the more commonly designed backcountry tra...

The Boundary trail is amazing. It's 54 miles long and runs for the most part along a ridge in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. You can climb various peaks and viewpoints right off the trail, but this trip report is for climbing Coldwater Peak and hiking up to Harry's Ridge Viewpoint on the way. H...

The Laurelhurst Park Loop in Portland, Oregon, is known for its scenic beauty, ease of access, and dog-friendly paths. This urban trail features a peaceful loop around a serene pond, lush greenery, and towering trees, making it popular for leisurely walks, jogging, and family outings.  The par...

The Marquam and Flicker Trail Loop in Portland, Oregon, offers hikers a serene journey through the lush landscapes of Marquam Nature Park. This approximately 1.2-mile loop traverses diverse terrains, including dense forests and gentle slopes, making it suitable for hikers of varying skill level...

Monitor Ridge is the "easiest" of the routes one can take in order to claim that they have stood on top of the sleeping giant better known as Mount St. Helens. This route is heavily favored over Worm Flows as the starting elevation is not only an additional 1,000 feet higher but the overall asce...

The Fanno Creek Greenway Loop offers a peaceful escape into nature right in the heart of the Portland metropolitan area. Winding through several cities including Beaverton, Tigard, and Portland, this family-friendly, multi-use trail follows the scenic Fanno Creek through parks, wetlands, and ne...

The Worm Flow Route, starting at Marble Mountain Sno Park, is the most direct winter route up to the summit. You'll start at around 2,700 feet and begin a steady walk along the trail for 2 miles. Although the trail is fairly well marked well above the snow, you'll want to pay attention to the arr...

In the winter you will need to start at Marble Mt. Snowpark and purchase a snow park permit. The hike starts here on the eastern side. Follow the Pine Ski Trail for about 1 mile along NF-83 Road. Then follow the June Lake Trailhead up to June Lake for about 1.5 miles. You will come to June Lake a...