Portland, OR: Wahtum Lake via Eagle Creek and Herman Creek Trails
Find primo lakeside camping on a rainforest-to-alpine loop.
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Bend, OR: Broken Top via Green Lakes TrailClimb to the top of a glacier-scraped volcano for dramatic views of the Cascades on this difficult, 12.5-mile out-and-back in Three Sisters Wilderness. Portland: Marquam Trail to Council CrestLocated in the heart of urban Portland, this 3.9-mile hike follows an unspoiled forest canyon and ends at the city's highest point, yielding views of four iconic volcanoes. Vancouver, WA: Sister Rocks to Observation PeakExplore a moist forest of Pacific silver fir on this 5.4-mile out-and-back to the aptly named Observation Peak, where views of volcanic peaks await. |
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Bend, OR: South Sister LoopCircumnavigate 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. |
Backpacker's Readers' Choice Awards 2008America's 100 Best Hikes–chosen by you. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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