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Marion Lake

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:February 15, 2018
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Marion Lake is an easy dayhike on the west side of Mt Jefferson. The trail climbs gently through Willamette National Forest and crosses into Mt Jefferson Wilderness. Along the way,…

Otter Bench

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:February 1, 2018
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This easy and enjoyable hike along the Crooked River is a great option for cool weather hiking in low snow years in Central Oregon. Otter Bench is a narrow plateau…

Tamolitch Blue Pool

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:December 8, 2017
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The McKenzie River begins at the outflow of Clear Lake but soon disappears underground as it passes through a lava flow. The water later re-emerges from the volcanic rock at…

Oregon Badlands

Oregon Badlands Rock Pile Loop

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:November 17, 2017
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The Oregon Badlands is a BLM Wilderness area designated by President Obama in 2009. About 30 minutes east of Bend, it offers hiking in the often harsh desert environment, along…

Taylor Butte and the Lower Crooked River

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:May 18, 2017
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A short drive to the east of Bend is the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River, and this past weekend I thought it would be an interesting place to seek…

Hood River Mountain

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:April 30, 2017
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The short and easy hike to the summit of Hood River Mountain is an excellent place for wildflower viewing in the spring. Easily accessible from Hood River, this is a…

Ochoco National Forest: Steins Pillar

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:April 30, 2017
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Steins Pillar is a rocky outcropping in the Mill Creek area of Ochoco National Forest. Similar to the rock formations of Smith Rock, this is a less crowded place to…

Chimney Rock, Lower Crooked River

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:February 26, 2017
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The Chimney Rock trail is a short and scenic hike in the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. The hike includes views of the river, fascinating geology, and ends at…

View from the summit of Peak 4230

The Best View of Smith Rock: Peak 4230

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:December 23, 2016
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To kick off my 40 in 40 Peak Bagging challenge, I took my birthday off from work and hiked the first summit. My target was Peak 4230, a summit named only…