Cinder Hill is a lesser-known hike in Newberry National Volcanic Monument, yet it offers one of the best views in the area. Situated at the top of the rim on…
Hiking around Paulina Lake is a wonderful way to see the caldera of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. About 75,000 years ago a massive explosion and subsequent collapse created the caldera,…
Overshadowed by its nearby neighbors, the Three Sisters, Black Crater is an often overlooked peak. It shouldn't be! It offers some of the best views of the Central Cascades, and…
Koosah Mountain is a bump along the Pacific Crest Trail in Three Sisters Wilderness. Just south of the lakes basin around Sisters Mirror Lake, Koosah Mountain is a short add-on…
Maiden Peak, featured on the Central Oregon Six Pack of Peaks list, is a great hike that flies a bit under the radar compared to other central Oregon mountains. On…
Paulina Peak is the high point of Newberry Volcanic National Monument and features an impressive view of the entire caldera. Directly below are Paulina and East Lakes, as well as…
Edison Sno-Park is on the Sunriver side of Mt Bachelor. It offers snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails, and snowshoe trails that rarely overlap, meaning you can enjoy your favorite snow…
Lava Butte, a crowded tourist destination in the summer, is much quieter in the winter. This details the route to hike, snowshoe, or ski up the butte when the visitor…
Now that it is after Labor Day, I decided it was time to visit Matthieu Lakes. It's a popular trail off of McKenzie-Santiam Scenic Byway, so I wanted to wait until…