If you’re on a mission to go hiking in Oregon you will quickly find yourself at a hairy crossroads. The state finds itself in an abundance of breathtaking beauty, so how can you find the absolute best hikes in Oregon considering you’re on limited time?
Well, that’s exactly where I come in. My husband and I are avid hikers (I’m a lifelong Oregonian) and spend most of our time outdoors. After a decade of hiking the various trails in Oregon, we figured it was time to spill the beans on the absolute best hikes Oregon has to offer.
Nowhere is states’s beauty more evident than in the the plethora of jaw-dropping Oregon hikes and miles of trails. I hope you enjoy the post, it was a pleasure writing it!
Who am I and why can you trust my list of the best hikes in Oregon?
I’m a lifelong Oregonian. I was raised in Portland and spent most of my childhood hiking around the various trails in Oregon.
Shortly after meeting my husband we embarked on a whirlwind tour of Oregon state — visiting every corner and popping off at every small town we passed.
My husband films national parks and forests for a living (I know, I can’t believe that can be a real job either) and so we hike a lot.
We both thoroughly enjoy hiking (and living in Oregon) and took it upon ourselves to find the best hikes in Oregon to share with anyone interested in planning a trip to our state.
Oregon Hiking Tips
Practice Leave No Trace
- If you’re unfamiliar with Leave No Trace, it’s a measure to be a good steward of the land. You can read about the seven principals of Leave No Trace here.
You + Sunscreen = Best Friends (Forever)
- I swear by this sunscreen (and so do 5,000+ other people), I discovered it in France and now buy it in bulk. It works like a charm and doesn’t leave strange residue or smells, you’ll NEVER catch me without it!
Wear hiking boots with good traction
- Even though (most) trails are well maintained, exposed roots are common. It’s easy to trip on the trail, so set yourself up for success by wearing proper shoes. These are my hiking boots and I’d sleep in them if I could.
Wilderness Permits
- Some trails require wilderness permits, if you see one at the trailhead make make sure to complete the form. Not only are Wilderness Permits FREE, but they’re helpful for tracking usage trends and assisting with search & rescue efforts. It is imperative that you complete them when you see them at the trailhead.
Stick to the main trail
- There are a lot of social hiking trails in Oregon (social trails are created by hikers going off the main trail). These trails cause damage to sensitive areas, so stick to the clearly marked trail to preserve delicate flora and wildlife.
Best Hikes in Oregon (Day Hikes)
Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake
- Location: Bend, Oregon
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 6 miles
- Elevation: 1,400 feet
- High clearance vehicle with 4WD required
Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake is, hands down, one of the best hikes in Oregon. It’s originally learned about this hiker through a local and are forever grateful.
But our naivety about this Oregon trail is not to say the trail is unpopular. On the contrary, this is one of the most popular hiking trails in Bend! It was completely full of hikers during our visit.
Offering sweeping unparalleled views of the beautiful Cascade Range, it’s no reason this is one of the most popular hikes in Oregon. The high elevation of No Name Lake provides a unique vantage of the expansive Cascade Range as far as the eye can see.
Hiking to No Name Lake is challenging but completely worthwhile. Of all the Oregon trails we’ve hiked to date, this one always stands a mile above the rest.
In fact, we enjoyed this hike so much we wrote an entire post about it. Click here to check it out.
A permit is required to hike the Broken Top Trail in Oregon, permits can be purchased here by typing in the name of the trailhead in the search box.
NOTE: Hike this trail late summer to avoid snowy conditions. We hiked early August and had a blast.
Tamanawas Falls
- Location: Mt. Hood National Forest
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 3.4 miles miles
- Elevation: 580 feet
Of all the incredible Oregon waterfalls I’ve had the privilege of exploring, none has impressed me more than Tamanawas Falls at Mount Hood National Forest.
The waterfall reveals itself at the lip of an impressive lava cliff and cascades down a thundering 110 feet before reaching the chilly pool at your feet.
The best part? Reaching this epic waterfall requires an effort because of the 3.4-mile trail, so the waterfall isn’t as crowded as some of the other more popular waterfalls in Oregon.
Clean mountain air and a striking evergreen forest guide the way as the trail hugs the pristine Cold Spring Creek for 1.5-miles before spitting you out at a breathtaking viewpoint.
Don’t rush your time at the viewpoint and allow the magic of the moment to enchant you. You are at the base of one of Oregon’s best waterfalls, take it all in because you’ve earned it.
Maxwell Lake
- Location: The Wallowa Mountains
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 8 miles
- Elevation: 2,450 feet
During my first visit to the Wallowa Mountains (better known as the Wallowas), I was blown away by the pristine alpine wilderness ripe for exploration. Completely caught off guard, I was unaware that this region has some of the best alpine trails in Oregon. Learn from my mistake and visit as soon as you can.
From panoramic mountain views to pristine alpine lakes, the Wallowas have it all. My favorite hike is located within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Maxwell Lake Trail leads to an incredibly clean mountain lake full of wild fish.
The lake is frozen most of the year so I suggest visiting between August – September before it freezes over if that’s more your jam.
This Oregon hike is a butt-kicker, make no mistake about it. Clocking in at a hefty 2,450 feet of elevation gain you can bet this is a great workout! Plus, the views from the lake are jaw-dropping and completely worth the effort.
God’s Thumb via The Knoll
- Location: The Oregon Coast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 4.3 miles
- Elevation: 1,130 feet
God’s Thumb via The Knoll is an iconic Oregon hike located at the beautiful Oregon Coast. The steep cliff that juts out towards the sea is shaped like a giant thumb, earning the colorful moniker “God’s Thumb.”
Knowing where to park your car is the most confusing part about this entire hike! Here’s coordinates to the closest parking lot. If that lot is full, your best bet — to avoid getting cited or towed — is to park at Road’s End State Recreation Site and walk along the road until you reach the trailhead.
Note: None of the trail signs read “God’s Thumb” because this hike is officially known as “The Knoll.” Follow signs that lead toward The Knoll.
The trail meanders through a dense spruce forest known for being extremely muddy after rainfall. Continue down the trail until you reach the God’s Thumb viewpoint and soak in the views before beginning the sharp ascent to the summit.
From the top, you’ll be rewarding with unparalleled breathtaking views of Oregon’s vast coastline and large stretches of Lincoln City. It’s an incredible experience, which is why this is easily one of the best hikes in Oregon!
Note: Good hiking boots are a must on this hike because the trail is steep and gets slippery even during dry days.
The Misery Ridge Trail
- Location: Central Oregon
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 5.5-miles
- Elevation: 1,800 ft
Of two things I am certain — the Misery Ridge hike is one of the best trails in Oregon and it’s aptly named, to boot! It’s tough alright, but it can’t be missed. Heck, even if you don’t plan to hike the entire trail, you should most definitely make an effort to see Smith Rock State Park because the landscape is something else.
The first mile of this scenic Oregon hike is challenging, but you must preserve because the views from the summit are worth the effort. If you’re not in the mood for a high elevation hike near Bend, I suggest the River Trail because it offers phenomenal views and lacks elevation.
Geology is the name of the game here and the iconic rock outcrop known as Smith Rock feels like an alien wonder. The entire landscape seems to crop out of nowhere, but it is ripe for exploration and offers a spectacular vantage point of the cascade range.
We hiked the Misery Ridge Trail at sunrise to avoid crowds and watched a hot air balloon take in the splendor of the sun greeting the valley floor. Hot air balloon ride over central Oregon? Now that’s an idea I can get behind!
I hiked this trail August 2020. For photos and tips, read: Hiking the Misery Ridge Trail.
Ramona Falls
- Location: Mt. Hood National Forest
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 7.1-mile loop
- Elevation: 1,066 ft
Tell any Oregonian that you plan to spend a day at Mt. Hood National Forest and you’re bound to get a recommendation to visit Ramona Falls, one of the best waterfall hikes in Oregon.
Starting at the Mount Hood Wilderness area, the Ramona Falls Trail is 7 miles round trip and follows the scenic Sandy River throughout various portions of the trail.
Reaching Ramona Falls requires sturdy footwear and a sense of adventure. An old bridge that connected the trail past the Sandy River was washed out and hikers now need to cross the river by balancing on logs.
This is a popular hike during summer because of the trail’s proximity to Portland and the euphoric reward of cooling off next to one of the most epic waterfalls in Oregon.
Cleetwood Cove Trail
- Location: Crater Lake National Park
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 2.2 miles
- Elevation: 700 feet
Oregon is home to the deepest lake in the country and the 9th deepest lake in the entire world. So visiting Crater Lake National Park is a no-brainer and there’s one hike you can’t miss during your visit!
The Cleetwood Cove trail is arguably the best hike at Crater Lake National Park because it leads directly to the water! You’ll notice a ton of folks swimming in the frigid lake and jumping from rocks.
Did I jump into the water during my visit? You better believe it! Would I do it again? Probably.
The trail leading to the water isn’t much to write home about but the destination is completely worth the hike! Allot more time for the hike back and prepare for a steep ascent (700 feet in a mile).
If you’d prefer to stay dry during your visit to Crater Lake National Park, I suggest hiking the Watchman’s Peak Trail. The hike is 1.6 miles round trip and leads to one of the best vantage points of Wizard Island.
Multnomah Falls
- Location: The Columbia Gorge
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 2.4 miles
- Elevation: 800 feet
Multnomah Falls trail is one of the best hikes in Oregon because it gets you up close and personal with the most famous waterfall in Oregon.
The trailhead is located a mere half-hour from downtown Portland and since seeing Multnomah Falls is on everyone’s bucket list when they visit Portland, you can expect crowds on this popular Oregon hike.
Passing by the rushing force that is Multnomah Falls, the paved trail turns into roughly 11 switchbacks that are easy to follow and not too taxing on the knees — making this one of the best family-friendly hikes in Oregon.
Clatsop Loop Trail
- Location: Oregon Coast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 2.8 miles
- Elevation: 900 feet
The Clatsop Loop Trail is an iconic Oregon trail that leads through old-growth forests along the Oregon Coast and rewards hikers with sweeping vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Take note, this Oregon hike is notorious for being muddy so bring hiking shoes with good traction (that you don’t mind getting dirty).
The hike starts on the north side of Indian Beach and ascends 900 feet before reaching a viewpoint that overlooks Tillamook Head Lighthouse. I consider this a great introduction for hiking at the Oregon Coast because the views are guaranteed to impress and will keep you coming back for more.
Fun fact: Ecola State Park got its name from the Chinook word for whale — “ekkoli.”
Image courtesy of Outdoor Project
Natural Bridges Viewpoint Trail
- Location: Oregon Coast
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 0.7 miles
- Elevation: 62 feet
If we were rating this Oregon trail on scenery alone it’d be number #1 on my list of best hikes in Oregon because of the jaw-dropping views. However, the hike itself is rather short and remote, so I’m moving it down to #9, but hear me out.
If you find yourself at the south end of the Oregon Coast (right near the California-Oregon border), you would be mistaken to skip this easy Oregon hike that is great for all skill levels — assuming you stop at the viewpoint pictured above and don’t go down to the actual natural bridge.
From this vantage point you will see the best of Oregon’s coast — the exemplary rocky coastline and miles of old-growth forests. It’s downright breathtaking!
This hike has grown in popularity thanks to Instagram. A lot of hikers choose to hike on top of the natural bridge pictured above but in my opinion the social trail is steep and dangerous and not worth the risk.
Trail of the Ten Falls
- Location: Silver Falls State Park
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 7.8 miles
- Elevation: 1,300 feet
Suffice it to say that Oregon is known for waterfalls. Both locals and visitors LOVE searching for the best waterfall hikes in Oregon and it’s hard to find a better trail than the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park.
Silver Falls State Park is the largest state park in Oregon (9,000 acres) and considered the crown jewel of our state park system. The best way to explore this area? Hiking past 10 waterfalls in the span of less an 8-mile loop, of course!
So if you’re looking for the best waterfall hikes in Oregon, the Trail of Ten Falls simply can’t be missed!
Note: Dogs are prohibited on the Canyon Trail portion of this Oregon hike — which is where the waterfalls are located.
Image courtesy of The Dyrt
Hamilton Mountain Trail
- Location: Columbia Gorge
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 7.5 miles
- Elevation: 2,200 feet
I was first introduced to Hamilton Mountain by my cousin who raved about it for weeks after hiking the trail. Naturally, I had to see if for myself and make plans to hike this Oregon trail for myself. Little did I know how challenging this hike would end up being (in a good way!).
Ascending 2,200 feet over the span of 7.5 miles, this is a great hike for anyone that loves a challenge.
Admittedly this hike is on Washington’s side of the Columbia River Gorge but the sweeping views overlooking Oregon’s side of the gorge. And let me tell you, it will take your breath away!
Image courtesy of Outdoor Project
Proxy Falls Loop
- Location: Central Oregon
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 1.6 miles
- Elevation: 140 feet
Central Oregon is known for jaw-dropping waterfalls and Proxy Falls is no exception. Offering a spectacular treat for very little effort, this Oregon hike is relatively flat making it a great hike for beginners.
The trail leads you through an healthy forest that loops around two waterfalls. The first waterfall on the hike is Proxy Falls. When you reach the falls you may notice some folks getting really close to the base, the area is ripe for exploration just make sure you’re wearing proper shoes because it’s very easy to slip!
The massive log in front of the waterfall is a popular spot for folks to take photos but I was too nervous to get on it because it was so slick (ha!) but I saw plenty of other folks having a blast, the adventure is up to you.
Tumalo Falls Trail
- Location: Bend, Oregon
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 1-mile out and back
- Elevation: 350 ft
Clearly we’re on a “best waterfall hikes in Oregon” kick over here, let’s keep going!
Tumalo Falls is the most famous waterfall in Bend, Oregon. The viewpoint is just a few short steps from the parking lot, but continue further to the top of the falls because the view is breathtaking! Trust me when I tell you that it’s worth the effort.
The waterfall is nestled into a healthy evergreen forest that enhances the awe-inspiring dramatic falls. You can take in the splendor of this incredible landscape from the viewpoint adjacent to the parking lot, but expect crowds.
If you’d like to avoid the crowds, I suggest trekking to the upper viewpoint to get a unique vantage point from the top of Tumalo Falls. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow with minimal elevation gain.
The hike is a short half mile up and half mile back but offers an opportunity to spot a handful of smaller waterfalls along the way.
Tip: The parking lot fills up very quickly, so come early or carpool with friends. I noticed a lot of bikers during my visit, make sure to watch out for them on the trail — it’s a popular mountain bike trail.
Hiking in Oregon’s Most Adventurous Town — Bend (Quick Video)
By now you’ve probably caught on that I LOVE hiking in Bend, Oregon. It’s hard to describe how beautiful the area is using pictures and words, so I hope you enjoy this quick video my husband and I made.
Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trail
- Location: Bend, Oregon
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 9 miles
- Elevation: 1,180 feet
The Green Lakes Trail is sometimes known as Soda Creek Trail. Regardless of what you choose to call it, it’s one of the most popular hikes near Oregon and a personal favorite of mine.
The reason? It has the best of everything! From jagged mountain peaks, numerous waterfalls and prolific wildflowers in spring, you can’t go wrong with this Oregon hike.
A peaceful river guides you along the meandering trail through a dense evergreen forest and ends at Green Lakes, where South Sister gracefully towers above the water and offers a semblance of protection. You’ll also get spectacular views of Broken Top.
I’m not the only one that considers this one of the best hikes in Central Oregon — the Green Lakes trailhead gets crowded fast! Arrive early (by 7am during summer weekends) and expect crowds regardless of when you visit. Being a mere 5 miles from Bend, Oregon means this is a favorite hike for locals and tourists alike.
Tip: If the trailhead parking lot is full during your visit, use the overflow parking lot across the highway.
A permit is required to hike the Green Lakes Trail, permits can be purchased here by typing in the name of the trailhead in the search box.
Angel’s Rest
- Location: Columbia River Gorge
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Elevation: 1,480 feet
I’ve hiked Angel’s Rest trail in Oregon more than any other hike on this list. My college years are peppered with memories of trekking atop to the breathtaking viewpoint and taking in the sweeping views of the Columbia Gorge below.
Located a mere half hour drive from Portland, this is one of the best hikes in Oregon for those in search of a heart-pumping activity close to the city. But take note, this trail is very popular with locals and parking is limited. Arrive very early and try to visit during the weekdays when possible.
John Dellenback Dunes Trail
- Location: Oregon Coast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 5.5 miles
- Elevation: 300 feet
Few know that the Oregon coast is home to the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in the country (and one of the largest in the world).
What better way to explore this natural wonder than by hiking the Dellenback Dunes trail? Most of the accessible areas in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is constantly full of sand buggies but the Dellenback Dunes trail is the exception because it’s specifically carved out for hikers.
This Oregon coast trail offers such a unique hiking experience because it takes you from the woods to soft sand dunes, through a forest and finally the ocean.
If you’re into jaw-dropping views of never-ending sand dunes along a pristine coastline overlooking the sea, then this is the perfect Oregon hike for you. What’s more, solitude is possible to come by because this trail isn’t heavily trafficked.
Challenging Hikes in Oregon
Eagle Cap Wilderness Loop
- Location: Wallowa Mountains
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 38 miles
- Elevation: 8,264 feet
- Time needed: 2-4 days
I swear, I left my heart in the Wallowas. The Eagle Cap Wilderness Loop is the pride and joy of the Wallowa Mountains. The crème de la crème, if you will. Lush alpine meadows and granite peaks engulf you and transport you to a pristine paradise.
And since the Eagle Cap Wilderness Loop spans 38 scenic miles, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the scenery along this multi-day hike in Oregon. I don’t recommend this trail for begging hikers though because you’ll be camping in the back-country, which requires knowledge of wilderness.
With breathtaking mountain landscapes like this it’s no wonder the Wallowas are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon!
Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain Trail
- Location: Mt. Hood National Forest
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
- Distance: 9 miles
- Elevation: 1,460 feet
First thing first, what’s up with the name? The mountain got its name from the three peaks on its summit. Don’t you just love it when there’s a simple explanation for something?
Tom Dick and Harry mountain is located near Government Camp, 11 miles from Mount Hood. Due to the hike’s close proximity to Portland, Oregon, crowds are all but guaranteed during the summer months. Go during a weekday (if your schedule allows) or visit first thing in the morning to avoid the rush.
The trail passes by picture-perfect Mirror Lake and offers breathtaking panoramic vistas and arguably the most iconic views of Mt. Hood. It’s easy to see why folks love this Oregon hike so much!
Image courtesy of Outdoor Project
Three Sisters Loop
- Location: Bend, Oregon
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 46 miles
- Elevation: 7,050 feet
If you’re in the mood for jaw dropping views of Bend’s alpine wilderness, it’s hard to top this Oregon hike. Following an impressive 46-mile trail, the Three Sisters Loop will taking you through Central Oregon’s breathtaking volcanic landscape.
With 7,050 feet of elevation this is one of the most challenging hikes in Oregon, but if you’re up for an adventure, this Oregon trail is hard to beat!
Steens Mountain Gorges Loop | Multi-Day Oregon Hike
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 28 miles
- Elevation: 5,240 feet
- Time needed: 2-4 days
The road leading up to Steens Mountain Gorges Loop is considered the most spectacular road in Oregon so you can believe the views from this Oregon trail will not disappoint.
The “gorges loop” portion in the trail’s name refers to the connection between the two gorges — Big Indian Gorge and Little Blitzen Gorge.
The reason I consider this one of the best hikes in Oregon is that it covers the best of the unique terrain in southwest Oregon. Granted, the trail meanders through 28 miles, so I wouldn’t recommend this multi-day Oregon trail for inexperienced hikers.
Paulina Peak Trail
- Location: Central Oregon
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 6.1 miles
- Elevation: 1,600 feet
The Paulina Peak trail is not for the faint of heart, this Oregon hike is tough but the spanning cascade range from the summit is worth it.
At an elevation of 7,984 feet, Paulina Peak is the highest point at the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Clocking in at 1,600′ of elevation gain, this Oregon hike offers panoramic views unique to this Oregon trail.
The first mile of the hike eases you into the trail with minimal elevation gain, but the rest of the hike is steep with very few flat areas. Snow is not uncommon well into the late spring months due to elevation, bring proper footwear (great waterproof hiking boots, like these).
If you’re not up for a hike but would still like to see the views, I suggest renting a snowmobile during the winter months and watching the sun rise over the vast valley floor — it’s an unbelievable experience just make sure to dress warmly
South Sister Trail
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 12.2 miles
- Elevation: 4,900 ft
Reaching to summit of South Sister feels like a rite of passage, so there’s no way I’d leave it off this list of the best hikes in Oregon!
South Sister is the third tallest peak in Oregon, so the summit is no easy feat. However, as you can imagine, the views from this elevation point will take your breath away! Elevation is the name of the game here, so I don’t recommend this hike for inexperienced hikers.
However, if you’re an avid hiker in search of adventure, I highly suggest hiking the South Sister Trail because you don’t need mountaineering skills to reach the summit — just a lot of enthusiasm and perseverance! These will help too!
Photo credit: Travel Oregon
Best Hikes in Oregon (Post Summary)
In sum, these are the best hikes in Oregon state
- Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake
- Tamanawas Falls
- God’s Thumb
- Maxwell Lake
- Misery Ridge Trail
- High Ridge Trail
- Ramona Falls
- Watchman’s Peak Trail
- Abiqua Falls Trail
- Clatsop Loop Trail
- Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
- Three Sisters Loop
- Silver Falls Hike
- John Dellenback Dunes Trail
- Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain Trail
- Hamilton Mountain Trail
- Angel’s Rest
- Proxy Falls Loop
- Tumalo Falls
- Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trail
- Steens Mountain Loop
- Paulina Peak Trail
- South Sister Trail
Best Hikes Oregon Map
Further Reading
I hope you enjoyed this list of the best hikes in Oregon. Let me know if I missed anything or if you’ve tried any of these hikes!
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Hello Antonina,
I really enjoyed reading of all the hiking places in your blog. My boyfriend Tom and I had met my son and his wife and her two children that are from twin falls Idaho, which is a beautiful place all in its own and my youngest daughter her husband they have six children all together, only one is theirs together. she had adopted two of her nieces that are teenagers and my son-in-law has three children from a previous marriage.
We all met and Gold Beach Oregon. I had rented two airbnb’s my daughter and her family stayed at Mailboat House on the Rogue river, and we with my son and his wife we stayed at Hillside Haven Ocean view. We had such a wonderful time Oregon is such a beautiful place I am anticipating of moving there.
My daughter planned a hike, we went to Cape Sebastian trail. So beautiful easy hike about little over a mile in and at the end of the trail was the beach that we had to parallel down a rope almost a straight 90° down it was scary but we all did it and the kids did too had a picnic on the beach such a breathtaking beautiful place.
We live in Phoenix Arizona my boyfriend likes to trail run, he goes to Camelback mountain and Piestewa peak. I don’t like hiking in the desert especially in the summer so we try to go up north to Flagstaff area but because of the fires that we had those trails were closed off. I rather hike in the forest.
Flagstaff has nothing over Oregon we were only there for a short time so we didn’t get to explore as much as we would have wanted to. So thank you very much for this we need to go back and try some of the trails you posted I know Tom would enjoy it he is from Iowa so he really misses that Forest surroundings.
I am a freelance photographer I have my own business so this was just a photo shoot adventure for me. So once again thank you hope to see you on the trail.
Elaine Salazar
Thanks so much Antonina for the great blog post. Great pictures and the video was excellent. Thanks so much for sharing. My wife and I are planning a Pacific Northwest trip next month and your blog really helped us plan out our hiking spots in Oregon.
If you ever plan on hiking Utah, we made a blog post a while back which gives some great hikes as well.
Thanks, once again. Maybe we’ll see ya out there! 🙂
Michael & Melissa
TheAdventureTravelers.com
hello! everything looks soooo amazing! im currently planning a trip for 3 days of hiking in April. We live in Dallas, where would recommend we fly to and what hikes would be the best for 3 days. We’ve hiked in Sedona, Arkansas, Big Bend and Colorado! Thank you!!!
What a great list of hikes. One of my favorites trails that I didn’t see on your list is Tamolitch Blue Pool.