Download or read book Road Riding in The Columbia River Gorge written by Clint Bogard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide book of the best road cycling rides in the Columbia River Gorge (Hood River, OR.) Includes detailed information and directions for the best 16 rides in the Gorge.
Download or read book Curious Gorge written by Scott Cook and published by Scott Cook. This book was released on 2006 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hiking and exploring guidebook to Orgeon's Columbia River Gorge. Features day hikes, waterfalls, scenic wonders, and must-see attractions.
Download or read book Day Hike Columbia Gorge written by Seabury Blair and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasquatch's Day Hike! guides are written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights back at home. The series uncovers the best trails for the newbie hiker or veteran day-tripper. Day Hike! Columbia Gorge leads readers to 57 of the best hiking trails in the Columbia Gorge. This resource features a variety of great day hikes stretching upriver from the suburbs of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, to the mouth of the Deschutes River in Oregon and the Klickitat River in Washington. Each trail includes an overall rating, mileage and estimated hiking time, elevation gain, trail conditions, difficulty level, best season, map references, driving directions, exploring options, permits required, special notes on hiking with children and dogs, and references for finding more information. Sharp, contemporary black-and-white photos, a quick-reference chart of season and difficult level, and hike statistics at a glance are also included. Organized by major highways and roads for easy trail finding, the book describes classic day routes -- from the easy to the extreme -- giving hikers the choices they want, whether visiting the peninsula for a day or vacationing with the children for a week.
Download or read book Columbia Gorge written by Michael S. Spranger and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Columbia River Gorge in Wash. State is one of the most majestic and unique areas in the world. Here the Columbia River carved out the only sea-level break through the Cascade range on its way to the Pacific Ocean. With the Cascades towering as high as 4,000 feet on either side of the river, one finds an everchanging panorama from lush Douglas-fir forests, craggy stands of pine and oaks, majestic stone-faced cliffs, and spectacular waterfalls, to windswept plateaus and semi-arid conditions. This illustrated document brings together information on its history, geology, ecology, natural resources, fisheries, and mgmt. issues.
Download or read book SEVEN WONDERS OF OREGON written by TIMOTHY. KRAUSE and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge written by Craig Romano and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **UPDATE** We have a correction regarding Hike #39, Grassy Knoll and Big Huckleberry Mountain (page 137) To download the updated driving directions for the trailhead please click HERE CLICK HERE to download the "Hardy Ridge" hike as well as the hike up "Mount Defiance" from Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is the single biggest visitor destination in Oregon 25 of these hikes are published here for the first time Caters to the greater Portland, Oregon–Vancouver, Washington metro area The Columbia River Gorge forms much of the long border between Washington and Oregon, offering hikers a multitude of beautiful trails. Famous for its cascading waterfalls, the region offers spectacular views of the mighty river and its windswept bluffs, as well as stunning panoramas of the surrounding landscape and peaks including Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, and the Sisters. Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, by well-known hiking author Craig Romano, features: 100 day hikes on both sides of the river extensive year-round hiking options trails in the National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Trapper Creek, Clark County, and beyond easy-to-read icons for waterfalls, views, dog-friendly trails, and more detailed driving directions and trail maps info on flora and fauna, the unusual Gorge winds, and its abundance of waterfalls Learn more about author Craig Romano at his website or connect with him one step further by "liking" his page on Facebook. **Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our Day Hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance. . For this book, our 1 percent of sales is going to Washington Trails Association (WTA). WTA hosts more than 750 work parties throughout Washington’s Cascades and Olympics each year, with volunteers clearing downed logs after spring snowmelt, cutting away brush, retreading worn stretches of trail, and building bridges and turnpikes. Their efforts are essential to the land managers who maintain thousands of acres on shoestring budgets.
Download or read book Road Biking Oregon written by Lizann Dunegan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rocky promontories and wide sandy beaches of the coast to the heights of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters, enjoy the dramatic diversity of Oregon on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road on the carefully designed tours, which vary in length and difficutly, and cover a whole range of abilities and fitness levels.Inside you'll discover detailed profiles of each ride, including traffic conditions, terrain, and length; vivid descriptions of points of interest; listings for local restaurants, hotels, bike shops, and rest rooms along the way; maps and elevation profiles. Look inside to find: • Detailed maps and directions • Rides for every fitness level and ability—from short rambles to challenging classics • In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards • Vivid descriptions of points of interest • Options to create longer or shorter rides
Download or read book Columbia River Gorge written by Philip N. Jones and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on biking, cycling, windsurfing, boating, camping, and more.
Download or read book Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge written by Don J. Scarmuzzi and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically to cover almost the entire eighty-five-mile Columbia River Gorge corridor, this is the only guidebook for the Gorge with color photographs and color topographic maps. Almost every waterfall, including secret ones, and nearly every overlook point, summit, and loop hike within the Gorge is covered in great detail with specific mileage and compass directions. Author Don Scarmuzzi personally hiked every single trail several times, and in opposite directions, on different days of the year, under various conditions. The book begins by describing geological events that created the Gorge. The spectacular scenery with the modern day trail work help to make it a sought-after destination for outdoor enthusiasts, whether they are tourists or locals, experienced hikers or newbies. Hikes and walks are seamlessly synchronized with surrounding hikes to build on one another to create several different loops.
Download or read book Beautiful America s Columbia River Gorge written by and published by Beautiful America Publishing Co.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inescapable beauty of the Columbia River Gorge is captured in its entirety by Oregon photographer, Larry Geddis. The stunning Columbia, the verdant cliffs, the myriads of sparkling waterfalls, plus all the enchanting vistas that make this National Scenic Area the magic emerald of the Northwest. To this backdrop, Oregon writer, Linda Stirling adds a delightful, entertaining and informative text. This book is a must for Gorge old-timers and new visitors alike.
Download or read book Hiking the Columbia River Gorge written by Russ Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide describes a wide range of hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, from easy to very strenuous, accessible and remote. Detailed trail descriptions and mileages, suggestions on how to get the most from your hike (points of interest along the way, and some history and natural history of the area as well). Also included is information on how to find many of the Gorge’s waterfalls, for people who enjoy seeking those out. For backpackers, it has not only good route descriptions, but suggestions on hike variations and where the best campsites are located. Also included are recommendations for hiking to the best viewpoints in the gorge.
Download or read book Columbia River Gorge Bicycle Recreation written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Columbia Gorge Getaways written by Laura O. Foster and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guidebook to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. 12 weekend-long escapes, less than 100 miles from Portland.
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 487 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 Dual Sport Rides Through the Columbia River Gorge written by Thomas Mehren and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes maps and ride suggestions for on and off-pavement riding of motorcycles through the Columbia River Gorge region of the United States
Download or read book Road Bike North Georgia written by Jim Parham and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just a few short hours north of Atlanta, the Georgia mountains offer the best of all possible worlds for road bikers. A mild climate and nearly year-round cycling season, rolling blue ridges, tiny mountain towns and famous apple orchards all add up to a great cycling destination. From the historic Chickamauga Battlefield to the Brasstown Scenic Highway, from Helen to Ellijay to Rome, author Jim Parham lays out rides for all ability levels. Twenty-five of the region's best bike routes, ranging from 9 to 62 miles in length, are listed in this guide. Each route description includes complete directions, detailed map, elevation profile, road surface conditions, mileage and estimated riding times, points of interest and services available along the way.
Download or read book Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge 2nd Edition written by Craig Romano and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated, expanded, and now in full color Hikes on both sides of the Columbia River, in Oregon & Washington 1% of sales donated to Trail Keepers of Oregon Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 2nd Edition is the perfect guide for exploring the breathtaking beauty of one of the most popular hiking destinations near the Portland–Vancouver metro area. Updated and expanded and now with full-color photos, this new edition offers something for everyone–including accessible trails, historical destinations, wildflowers, waterfalls, the old-growth forests of Oregon, and the sun-kissed rolling hills of Washington. With his trademark enthusiasm and expertise, author Craig Romano leads hikers to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Trapper Creek Wilderness, Cottonwood Canyon State Park and some select hikes along the Columbia east of the Gorge, with explorations of national forests and wilderness areas, state forests, state parks, county parks, city parks, and national wildlife refuges. Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge also contains all of the information hikers have come to count on in the Day Hiking series: an overall rating of each hike’s unique qualities, difficulty score, crowd rating, mileage, elevation gain, best season, and more. An at-a-glance guide to the hikes also makes it easy for hikers to narrow down their choices and find just the right adventure for the day.
