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Oregon Wild’s webcast on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. Wilderness Program Manager Erik Fernandez presents suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. This webcast also covers some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable […]
January 19, 2023
Highlights Difficulty: Strenuous Distance: 11.6 miles round tripElevation Gain: 1,900 feetSeason: May through NovemberNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here! About this Hike Hike to the dramatic 200-foot tall volcanic plugs (Twin Pillars) that overlook the Mill Creek Wilderness, designated in 1984. The trail, lined […]
December 30, 2022
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 4.5 miles round trip (or 7.6 miles one way with shuttle)Elevation Gain: 250 or 800 feetSeason: Late spring through fallNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here! About this Hike Follow the Malheur River Trail as it traverses along the steep canyon walls before […]
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 6.75 mile loopElevation Gain: 1,200 feetSeason: Late spring through early fall, access depending on snowNotes: A parking pass or permit is required at this trailhead. Road accessibility can be checked here. About this Hike Larch Mountain is home to impressive groves of western hemlock, Douglas-fir, and some noble fir, all of which […]
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 4.5 miles round tripElevation Gain: 950 feetSeason: Late spring through late fall, access depending on snowNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here!Read more in this blog post from December 2024. About this Hike Here you’ll find some of the oldest and largest trees […]
Highlights Difficulty: StrenuousDistance: 7 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1,300 feetSeason: Summer through fall, access dependent on snowNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here!Read more about this area in Marina Richie’s blog post here. About this Hike Lookout Mountain lies at the heart of a vast […]
December 27, 2022
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 5 miles round tripElevation Gain: 500 feetSeason: Spring through late fallNotes: A version of this hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here! About this Hike Whether you take on the entire 27 miles or opt for a shorter day hike, this scenic trail has a […]
Highlights Difficulty: Strenuous Distance: 5.6 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1,700 feetSeason: Early summer to fall; early July for best wildflowersNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here! About this Hike The Three Pyramids, eroding ancient volcanic plugs, lie at the heart of the spectacular and diverse […]
Highlights Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 4 mile loop Elevation Gain: 1,000 feetSeason: Accessible year roundNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here! About this Hike Brice Creek, easily accessible from Cottage Grove on the I-5 corridor, is a popular summer destination for those looking to swim in cold […]
Highlights Difficulty: Moderate to StrenuousDistance: 5 mile loop (with additional options)Elevation Gain: 1,300 feetSeason: Spring to late fall, access dependent on snowNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here!A parking fee or permit is required at the trailhead. About this Hike Located on the eastern edge of […]
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 5.8 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 480 feetSeason: Spring through late fall, access dependent on snowNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here!Read more about the history of this area in Marina Richie’s blog post here. About this Hike The North Fork Umatilla cuts […]
Highlights Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 4 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 350 feetSeason: Summer and fallNotes: This hike is featured in “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A hiking guide” – Get the book here!Read more about the history of this area in Marina Richie’s blog post here. About this Hike The Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, stretching from the headwaters […]
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