Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon s North Coast written by Lizann Dunegan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small pocket guide is designed for those visiting Oregon's northern coastline who are interested in short, easy trails (1-7 miles) that explore northern Oregon's scenic coastal parks and beaches. Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon's North Coast contains twenty-three easy day hikes starting from Fort Canby State Park in southwest Washington and continuing south to Haceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon. Many of the hikes in this book are located in state parks and in the 630,000-acre Siuslaw National Forest.
Download or read book Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail written by Bonnie Henderson and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2021 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First and only comprehensive guide to the entire Oregon Coast Trail Experienced, passionate author is the authority on the OCT Perennial interest in long-distance trails From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon is emerging as the next great long-distance hiking experience. The OCT includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county, and state parks and national forest lands. Breaking the trail into five major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more. Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring, and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora and fauna, and worthy side trips. The OCT is a truly singular experience with unique challenges such as finding campsites in some areas and navigating coastal tides, weather, and river mouth crossings. This guide synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Bend and Central Oregon written by Lizann Dunegan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Bend and Central Oregon includes concise, easy to follow descriptions of the best short hikes in central Oregon. Gaze down at lava flows from the summit of Little Belknap Crater near Sisters, admire the colorful 400-foot-tall cliffs at Smith Rock State Park near Redmond, or enjoy stunning views of Cascade peaks on the Pilot Butte hike in downtown Bend—this book has everything you’ll need to hit the trails.
Download or read book Day Hiking Oregon Coast written by Bonnie Henderson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Color over-view map and compact size for stashing in a pack or jacket pocket * Includes a quick guide to the hikes that lists outings by features such as walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand dunes * Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of the area Undulating sand dunes, primeval forests, rocky headlands, remote beaches: the wild Oregon coast is impossible to resist. In this updated guide, Bonnie Henderson points you to the 120 best outings in the region, from the Columbia River in the north to the Winchuck River in the south, right by the California coast. Hikes range from an easy beach walk to a multi-day trek of the Oregon Coast Trail. For each outing, you'll find clear driving directions along with a comprehensive trail description covering distance, difficulty, terrain, best time to go, and more. You'll find suggestions for other outdoor activities, such as tidepooling, cycling, wildlife viewing, and camping, to help make the most of your time at the beach.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Portland Oregon written by Lizann Dunegan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Easy Day Hikes series are handy, pocket-size guides for day hikers in America's most popular outdoor destinations. Each guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, these guidebooks are for everyone, including families.
Download or read book Hiking Southern Oregon written by Art Bernstein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book is bound to be the standard against which all other guides for the area are judged.
Download or read book Bend and Central Oregon Best Easy Day Hikes written by Lizann Dunegan and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 30 of the best easy day hikes around Bend and Central Oregon.
Download or read book 52 Hikes for 52 Weeks written by Hike Oregon and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're participating in the 52 Hike Challenge, or you need a reference guide to find the perfect hikes for each season, this book will provide you with all of the information that you need! For each of the 52 hikes in this book you will not only get a detailed write-up of the trail, but you will also receive information about the surrounding area like what towns and campgrounds are nearby, which is perfect for planning longer trips in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon Cascades and Coast area!
Download or read book Best Hikes with Kids Oregon written by Bonnie Henderson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-02-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 80 Oregon hikes for kids and adults, accessible from urban areas * Hikes range in length from less than a mile to nearly 6 miles, with optional turn-around points * Handy sidebars with information on animals, plants, geology, and fun activities for kids to do on the hike * Special emphasis on trail highlights with child appeal * Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the hikes in Best Hikes with Kids Oregon that families (and anyone looking for an easy outing) will enjoy. Each hike in this guidebook offers points of interest and opportunities for kids to learn about nature on the trail. The hikes are rated easy to difficult for children, and feature optional turn-around points for tired feet.
Download or read book Waterfall Lover s Guide Pacific Northwest written by Gregory Plumb and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download three sample waterfall hike sections from Waterfall Lover's Guide Pacific Northwest * At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics * 70 all-new waterfall entries in this 5th edition, bringing the total to more than 700! Let mapmaker and waterfall junkie Greg Plumb be your guide to a perfectly formed punchbowl falls, a cataract viewed from a swinging bridge, or a horsetail waterfall visible right from the road. This exhaustive guide helps you visit the best of the Pacific Northwest’s waterfalls, with each waterfall keyed for accessibility by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value. He notes which falls can be seen right from the road, are viewed from a swinging footbridge, descend from glacial meltwaters, were formed by the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, or have salmon attempting to jump them. This new edition includes 70 new waterfalls, 19 new maps (and all maps are redesigned), more than 50% new photographs, and a new “Waterfall Computer Companion” that features the more than 100 “one-star” waterfalls in an online companion site.
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Portland written by Paul Gerald and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2018-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hikes within an hour or so from Portland, leading you to scenic overlooks, mountain retreats, and magical forests.
Download or read book One Hundred Hikes Travel Guide Oregon Coast and Coast Range written by William L. Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1995-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Short Hikes in Northwest Oregon written by Rhonda Ostertag and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003-03-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * All hikes are easily reached from the Portland metro area * Appeals to novices, seniors, families, and anyone seeking easier day hikes * All hikes are under 10 miles and more than half are under five miles Best Short Hikes in Northwest Oregon gathers the preeminent trail offerings from the Pacific coast to the Cascade crest and encompasses the attractions of the Coast Range, Willamette Valley, and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This guidebook brings together old favorites and lesser-known trails. Oregon's northwest quadrant bursts with diversity-wilderness realms, wildlife areas, volcanic and glacial legacies, old-growth forests, idyllic valley niches, and untrammeled coast. Not bad for a bunch of short hikes!
Download or read book Oregon s Best Views written by Hike Oregon and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy 50 Oregon breathtaking viewpoint hikes as you make your way from the coastal hills and the Columbia River Gorge, to the 9,800 foot peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, through the wildflower meadows of the Central Oregon Cascades and down to Southern Oregon's rugged terrain. Whether you're a beginner hiker or have been hiking your whole life, this book has it all. With 17 easy hikes, 18 moderate hikes and 15 difficult hikes throughout the state, there is no shortage of adventures to choose from that the whole family can enjoy! There are also an additional 30 honorable mention hikes in the back of the book, so you will get a total of 80 incredible viewpoint hikes!This book is organized by region and offers colored maps and pictures, as well as a QR code for each map so that you can have it on your phone. Each write-up goes over the terrain, the flora and fauna, views and possible dangers that you might incur on the trail. Enjoy pro tips on nearby towns and restaurants to stop at, and directions from 4-5 major towns in Oregon.
Download or read book Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail written by Connie Soper and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene written by Adam Sawyer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for easy-to-follow hikes in and around two of Oregon's most charming and adventurous small cities. Stroll along the river in Salem and visit the Northwest Rainforest outside Eugene's hip college town. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to longer adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes for scenic views, children, and dogs • GPS coordinates
Download or read book Hiking the Wonderland Trail written by Tami Asars and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
