Backpacker Magazine: Oregon: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Pacific Crest Trail: OR Section 4

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OR 62 to OR 138: Crest the breathtaking caldera of Crater Lake on this 22.4-mile trip that ends in the flats of the Pumice Desert .

Portland: Triangulation Peak

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Catch an awe-inspiring view or Mt. Jefferson, among other classic Cascades peaks, from the summit of a glacier-carved mountain on this 5-mile out-and-back.

Bend, OR: South Sister Loop

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Circumnavigate South Sister, a snowy volcanic crater patched with glaciers and old lava fields, as you connect alpine lakes on this 29.9-mile camping loop.

Portland: Dry Creek Falls

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This 4.2-mile out-and-back leads to a beautiful cascade that, despite its misleading name, tumbles 50 feet from mossy cliffs.

Pacific Crest Trail: Best Weekend - Sky Lakes Wilderness, OR

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Hundreds of lakes and numerous campsites dot a 6,000-foot plateau on this 28.7-mile leg.

Portland, OR: Mount Defiance

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Make a weekend out of this 18-mile trip that boasts a string of waterfalls, summit views, and lakeside camping in the Columbia Gorge.

Portland, OR: Munra Point

One of the Gorge's steepest and most enjoyable trails, the path to Munra Point features several challenging scrambles and five-star views across the Columbia River.

Three Sisters Circumnavigation

Circumnavigation of the Three Sisters. Started at Sparks Lake and went clockwise. Was on PCT, off trail and Green Lakes trail. Most amazing views of any trip so far.

Bend, OR: Mount Bachelor Loop via Cascade Lakes Highway

A classic Oregon climbing route, this 85-mile loop ascends to alpine meadows and lakes in the shadow of majestic Cascade peaks.

Oregon Coast Trail leg 2

13.3 miles along Oregon's spectacular coast, starting in the town of Gearhart and strolling through Seaside along the promenade before heading up into Ecola Park at Tillamook Head.

Oregon Coast Trail, leg 1

This is the beginning of a 360-420 mile hike along Oregon's amazing coastline. The first 14.7 miles take us from the tower viewpoint at the South Jetty, to the North end of the town of Gearhart.

Breitenbush Lake to Jefferson Park via Park Ridge

Breitenbush Lake - Jefferson Park. 7.5 mile RT to the Ridge, 11 to Russell Lake.

The Wild Edge: Exploring Portland's Forest Park

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When urban trails blend with raw wilderness, the sum is much greater than the parts.

Your Daily Tread: Local Hikes Across the U.S.

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What's better than hiking every weekend? Hiking every day. Here are the best big-city escapes from New York to Los Angeles. Plus: Bill Donahue explores the remote reaches of Portland's Forest Park and discovers secrets even locals don't know.

Top 3 Family Dayhikes

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Pack up your brood for a day in the outdoors with these kid-friendly trails.

Vote on America's Best Trail

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For our 2010 Readers' Choice issue we want to know your favorite trail in America.

The Best Cities to Raise an Outdoor Kid

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Which towns offer the ideal mix of accessible trails, inspiring teachers, and great recreational resources? We worked with The Outdoor Foundation to identify America's top 25 places to beat nature deficit disorder.

Natural Wonders: Ice Caves, Bison, and Huckleberries

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Three treks to life-list phenomena

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