Category Archives: Hiking

Thursday, November 26, 2020 Distance 1.6 miles Elevation Gain 255 ft Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Easy Tier: 3

Friday, November 27, 2020 Distance 5.3+ miles Elevation Gain 2,076+ ft Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Very Difficult Tier: 1 It is 5.3 miles and 2,076 feet to the end of the maintained trail. I would guess another half mile and 750 feet to the peak, using six different rope climbs and a coupleContinue reading “Mt. Storm King”

Monday, August 17, 2020 Distance N/A Elevation Gain N/A Route Type Parking Lot Difficulty: Very Easy Tier: 1 It’s a nice little lake with a view of Mt. Hood. That’s about all we saw. Very nice and easy to get to.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Distance 0.7 miles Elevation Gain 39 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Very Easy Tier: 3

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Distance 0.7 miles Elevation Gain 39 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Very Easy Tier: 3

Saturday, August 15, 2020 Distance 2.1 miles Elevation Gain 623 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Easy Tier: 1

Saturday, August 29, 2020 Distance 10.1 miles Elevation Gain 2,448 feet Route Type Loop Difficulty: Hard Tier: 1 We went on a foggy day, so no views to appreciate. But, this was a nice hike! It’s quiet, and we only saw a handful of people. The drive there was also very easy and only gravelContinue reading “Hardy Ridge Loop Hike”

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Distance 4.2 miles Elevation Gain 1,259 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Medium Tier: 2

Saturday, July 11, 2020 Distance 8.3 miles Elevation Gain 2,585 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Hard Tier: 1 Overall: Our favorite hike to date. Truly breathtaking. Well-maintained trails. Tough hiking challenge. Very rewarding! The Stats: I logged 3,500 ft elevation gain and about 12 miles. From the start of the trailhead and back,Continue reading “McNeil Point Hike”

Saturday, June 27, 2020 Distance 6.1 miles Elevation Gain 1,607 feet Route Type Out & Back Difficulty: Difficult Tier: 1 This a fantastic trail, and is certainly a good leg workout. It can either be a 6-mile, or a 4-mile trail depending on where you start. If you start at the Paulina Lake Campground (A),Continue reading “Paulina Peak Trail”