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      <image:caption>Dog Mountain | 6 miles | 2800 ft of elevation gain | May is the time to visit! It’s a steep hike through forest, but the expansive meadows of balsamroot (sunflower family) at the top are worth it! Instagram ’22 | Instagram ‘24 | Instagram ’19 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hamilton Mountain Loop | 8 miles | 2200 ft of elevation gain | Great for views of the Gorge and waterfalls. The best views are not at the top but on the way, especially around Little Hamilton Mountain. Insta '25 | Insta '21 | Insta '24 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Table Mountain from Bonneville Trailhead | 16 miles | 4300 ft of elevation gain | Table Mountain from Bonneville Hot Springs | 9.5 miles | 3400 ft of elevation gain | A long, tough hike if you start at the Bonneville Trailhead, but much more manageable (still tough!) if you park at the reopened resort ($10 parking fee). The summit is magical in late spring. Instagram ’25 | Instagram ’20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Archer Mountain | 5 miles | 1700 ft of elevation gain | A less popular trail, overgrown at times, less “polished”…but maybe that’s what you’re looking for. Key viewpoints are along the way (not the summit). Instagram '23 | Instagram '20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Coyote Wall | 6.5 miles | 1800 ft of elevation gain | A very exposed trail (suncreen and hat are essential!) but great for late spring wildflowers. The balsalmroot (sunflower-like) are everywhere! The open terrain means great Gorge views. Walking above and along the wall is cool.     Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hardy Ridge Loop to Phlox Point | 8.5 miles | 2300 ft of elevation gain | Begins in the Beacon Rock State Park area and is a gradual climb until the difficult final stretch. Lots of wildflowers in May/June. Views of nearby Gorge peaks are year-round! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Aldrich Butte via Carpenters Meadow Trail | 3.5 miles | 1100 ft of elevation gain | Begin at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort ($10 to park) and head through an easy meandering forest path and over a couple creeks, then up the steep but straight and wide climb to the top of the Butte for great views. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tracy Hill Loop | 5 miles | 1200 ft of elevation gain | An excellent trail at Catherine Creek that gives a nice east Gorge experience—expansive hillside meadows, oak groves, cool rock formations, and wildflowers. March is a good time to catch the first wave of PNW wildflowers. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cape Horn | 7 miles | 1400 ft of elevation gain | Close to home (Camas) and a good one to visit in every season. I especially love the trillium in the Spring and the yellow leaves in the Fall. I usually start at the Salmon Falls Rd parking lot, but there are other good trailheads. I‍nsta ’25 | ‍Insta ’24 | Insta ’23 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cook Hill | 7.5 miles | 2800 ft of elevation gain | A lot like Dog Mountain, in some ways (and just a little east of it), but way less crowded. A solid option for Gorge views, easy to get too, and probably full of wildflowers in the spring (I went in winter, in the snow, which was tricky). Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Duncan Creek | 4 miles | 1100 ft of elevation gain | When I say “Washington Gorge” hike I mean that the trailhead is on or very close to highway 14. There are no views of the Columbia River on this trail, but you won’t need them. The magic of this trail is in following the creek, in the many falls, and in the relatively secluded setting. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lyle Cherry Orchard | 5 miles | 1200 ft of elevation gain | Try the Cherry Orchard Loop trail. April to May is the time of year to go for wildlowers. A dry, exposed hike through hillside meadows and oaks, with fairly constant river views. Beware the poison oak! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ramona Falls | 7 miles | 1000 ft of elevation gain | “The Queen of Waterfalls” (my kid), and a decent hike to get there. The trickiest part is crossing the Sandy River. From there it’s a steady incline through beautiful forest near the river, then to the falls, then back through forest along Ramona Creek. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Umbrella Falls | 4.5 miles | 900 ft of elevation gain | A nice family-friendly trail (a lot of these waterfall trails could be included in my “family-friendly” post) that weaves through Mt. Hood Meadows, with plenty of meadows, waterfalls, shade, and nice views of Wy’east. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Latourell Falls | 3 miles | 600 ft of elevation gain | Another one of the many short waterfalls hikes in the “waterfall corridor” on the Oregon side of the Gorge (and the closest Gorge waterfall to Portland). Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tarbell Trail to Hidden Falls | 10.5 miles | 1500 ft of elevation gain | This Clark County trail takes a little more time to get to the destination, but the journey through a beautiful mix of forest and clearcut is worth it. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Falls Creek Falls | 5 miles | 800 ft of elevation gain | My favorite yearly date hike with my partner! I love this forested path along a creek to my favorite SW Washington waterfall, with plenty of shade, mossy boulders, and bridges along the way. Not complete without lunch at Backwoods Brewing in Carson. Insta ’25 | Insta ’24 | Insta ’23 | Insta ’22 | Insta ’21 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tamanawas Falls | 3.5 miles | 500 ft of elevation gain | A cool waterfall on the east side of Wy’east (Hood). My family enjoyed the journey along Cold Spring Creek, through a boulder field, to the waterfall and grotto. Just enough shade, if I remember rightly. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dry Creek Falls | 4.5 miles | 700 ft of elevation gain | A straightforward forest to falls trail in the Gorge, right next to the Bridge of the Gods. Stop at Thunder Island Brewing afterwards! Insta ’21 | Insta ’25 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail of Ten Falls | 8 miles | 1300 ft of elevation gain | Not one, not two, but…TEN…falls! There are plenty of options here at Silver Falls State Park to do shorter, more family-friends hikes and still see plenty of the falls. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yocum Ridge | 20 miles | 4900 ft of elevation gain | The longest hike I’ve ever done, and it has it all. Crossing the Sandy River, passing Ramona Falls, the long trek up the forested ridge, weaving through wildflower meadows, to the rocky end of the trail. I went in late August and still had to navigate a little snow at the top. An unforgettable experience.                                             Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paradise Park | 18 miles | 4200 ft of elevation gain | This takes you to one of the most beautiful wildflower displays on Wy'East (Hood). You can get here from Timberline Lodge, but I prefer the Paradise Park Trailhead for a less exposed hike to the meadows at the top. Insta ’25 | Insta ’21 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Observation Peak and Trapper Creek | 16 miles | 3900 ft of elevation gain | A tour of the north and central parts of the Trapper Creek Wilderness. Old growth forests. Waterfalls and creeks. Huckleberries aplenty. Wildflowers. Wind in the trees. Relatively quiet. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mt. Defiance | 14 miles | 5300 ft of elevation gain | A hike to the highest peak in the Columbia River Gorge. A bit like summiting Loowit, which is why people often train here. A steep ascent, lots of thriving fireweed and charred forests, and spectacular views. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cooper Spur via Tilly Jane | 13 miles | 5100 ft of elevation gain | My favorite hike, period. Of all the “get as high as you can on the mountain without needing climbing equipment” hikes, this epic quest through forest, a burnt but recovering ridge, past the Tilly Jane A frame and the Cooper Spur Shelter, up to the trail log book at the end of the trail, is the most epic of epic quests. Instagram ‘23 | Instagram ’20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lolo Pass to Buck Peak | 16 miles | 2500 ft of elevation gain | If you’re looking for a long day hike on the PCT, this is good choice, which takes you north from Lolo Pass through the Bull Run Watershed, with your return trip looking straight at Wy’east. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Larch Mountain | 14 miles | 4000 ft of elevation gain | There is a whole other world of forest and waterfall magic once you get above Multomah Falls, on the way up to Sherrard Point (Larch Mountain). This is also the way to the Ornament Trail, a seasonal hidden gem. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cast Creek and Horseshoe Ridge | 15.5 miles | 3700 ft of elevation gain | If you love ridges, you’ll love these ridges! Coming down Horseshoe Ridge was especially magical. The side trip to Cast lake is worthwhile. The wildflowers on Zig Zag Mountain are many. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Salmon River | 12.5 miles | 2300 ft of elevation gain | There are many possibilities with this trail. There’s no bad time of year to go. No wrong length to travel. No wrong trailhead at which to begin. Walking through forest, along the creek, over bridges, and overlooking the valley below (if you make it that far) is always a gift. Instagram ’23 | Insta ’22 | Insta ’20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Twin Lakes | 7 miles | 1200 ft of elevation gain | A nice shady hike south of Wy’east. Relatively flat. Not ideal for distance views, but excellent if you just want to wander with ease through the forest and see a mountain lake or two. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burnt Lake and East Zigzag Mountain | 10.5 miles | 2300 ft of elevation gain | An almost completely shady trail with creeks, waterfalls, and a lake. Fantastic views at the top. Look for the fire-hollowed tree, go inside, look up, and see if you can find Love. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Table Rock Trail | 8 miles | 1800 ft of elevation gain | The Table Rock Wilderness is in the Molalla River area (more of a Hwy-213 than Hwy-26 trip). On a clearer day I would have had nice views of all of Oregon’s major Cascade peaks, but it was too foggy to see beyond what was right in front of me. Point taken, nature! Instagram Pics | Hiking Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wildcat Mountain | 5 miles | 1000 ft of elevation gain | A hike on the western side of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness (turnoff at Shorty’s Corner just past Sandy). Great views of Eagle Creek Canyon and partial views of Wy’east (Hood) through the trees. Loads of beargrass and rhododendron in their winter form, when I visited. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oak Ridge to Bald Butte | 9.5 miles | 2700 ft of elevation gain | This trail, NE of Wy’east, supposedly is a great late spring trail for wildflowers and views (on a clear day) of Wy’east. I went in December and enjoyed an easy drive to the trailhead and a snowy summit. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lookout Mountain | 10 miles | 3000 ft of elevation gain | A nice hike in the Badger Creek Wilderness, east of Wy’east, starting from the Gumjuwac Trailhead. A forested climb up to the ridge, with plenty of views and meadows to follow, including a good view of Wy’east, on a clear day.                                                                                Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cool Creek to Devil’s Peak | 8 miles | 3200 ft of elevation gain | Abandoned lookout towers are so cool! This hike takes you to one, while passing through your typical bear grass and rhododendron filled Wy-east area forest and even the “old main of the mountain” rock. Insta ’25 | Insta’22 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain | 7.5 miles | 1400 ft of elevation gain | This trail includes the busier Mirror Lake Trail but goes beyond it, taking you up to the three-pronged ridge of…Tom…Dick…and Harry…Mountain. You might meet a critter friend or two! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Castle Canyon Trail to West Zigzag Mountain | 13.5 miles | 3500 ft of elevation gain | Some snow, some wildflowers, some fascinating rock formations, some perfectly adequate views of surrounding peaks and valleys (a little too foggy/cloudy to see much of Wy’east). A steep, uncrowded hike. I don’t remember why I started at the Castle Canyon trailhead instead of the West Zigazg Mountain trailhead. Instagram Pics | Hiking Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Timothy Lake | 13 miles | 500 ft of elevation gain | Looking for a long hike on a hot day? Jackpot! I went too late in summer to enjoy the rhododendron and beargrass on the forest trail around the lake, but the easy forest path was just what I needed, as was the dip in the lake at the end. Don’t miss “Little Crater Lake” on a short side trail. Be prepared for LOTS of campers in August. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cascade Head Trail | 6.5 miles | 1400 ft of elevation gain | A brushy tunnel section of roots and stairs gives way to a hilly, headland meadow overlooking the Pacific, followed by an enchanting forest path. Instagram ’19 | Instagram ’23 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cape Lookout | 5 miles | 800 ft of elevation gain | A pretty muddy, forest hike on a peninsula that is well worth the trek for all the coastal sounds, smells, and sights. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elk Mountain/Kings Mountain | 11 miles | 3800 ft of elevation gain | The toughest hike in the coastal range, located in the Tillamook Forest. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gales Creek Trail | 8 miles | 1100 ft of elevation gain | A nice easy trail (only as difficult as the distance you choose) off Hwy 6 (Tillamook NF). Like the Salmon River Trail (very similar vibes), there are many places to start and many distances you could travel as you follow Gales Creek through the forest. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crescent Beach Hike | 3.5 miles | 500 ft of elevation gain | A nice Ecola State Park trail, through the forest, down to a fantastic beach. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Banks-Vernonia Trail | 7 miles | 500 ft of elevation gain | This is a paved 21-mile trail, great for bikes and casual walking in shorter sections. I hiked from the Buxton Trailhead to the main entrance of L.L. Stub Stewart State Park and back, making sure to walk over the Buxton Trestle near the parking lot. A relaxed and accessible trail, with plenty of trilliums in the spring. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Coldwater Lake | 12 miles | 1800 ft of elevation gain | If you can get over the inevitable mosquito bites and overgrown spots, the wildflowers on the north and views of Loowit on the ridge to the south (along with the abandoned logging equipment) are pretty great. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Butte Camp Trail | 7.5 miles | 1700 ft of elevation gain | All the good Loowit vibes, but a slightly shorter commitment, on the way to the Loowit (round the mountain) Trail and a close up view of the mountain. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sheep Canyon Loop Trail | 12.5 miles | 3000 ft of elevation gain | Old forests, recovering forests, vast canyons, lots of wildflowers, and even a few mount goats on a distant ridge. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mt. St. Helens via Worm Flows Trail | 11 miles | 5500 ft of elevation gain | I would start from Climber’s Bivouac if I summited Loowit again, and there’s no way to make the summit hike a piece of cake, especially with all the boulders and scree, but it’s still quite the accomplishment. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ape Canyon, Plains of Abraham | 13 miles | 2500 ft of elevation gain | A good first Loowit-area hike, with most of the trail along a forested ridge (I LOVE ridges) leading to the otherwordly plains of Abraham. Insta ’25 | Insta ’20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wahclella Falls | 2.5 miles | 400 ft of elevation gain | My kids and I love this trail for its creek, many climbing rocks, bridges, and even a cave! And the waterfall at the end, of course. My first recommendation for a family-friendly Gorge hike on the Oregon side. Instagram ’22 | Instagram ’24 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catherine Creek Arch Loop | 2 miles | 400 ft of elevation gain | One of many ways to explore the Catherine Creek area. Going in early spring meant the beginning of wildflower season. Views are good anytime of year, and you don’t have to hike far to get a good view. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pool of the Winds | 2.5 miles | 700 ft of elevation gain | The first part of the Hamilton Mountain Hike but the turnaround points is the pool and falls. As a bonus, there’s a playground at the trailhead! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wind Mountain | 2.7 miles | 1100 ft of elevation gain | Steep but short, nice gorge views to the east and west, and possesses special historical meaning as a sacred site for “Spirit Quests” for indigenous peoples. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wilson River Trail to Wilson Falls | 3 miles | 500 ft of elevation gain | The falls themselves aren’t much to see, but the forest path there is lovely and relatively flat, and the river access area near the trailhead was probably the highlight for my 8-yr-old. The Wilson River Trail in its entirely (linked here) is much longer. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mirror Lake | 4.5 miles | 600 ft of elevation gain | A mostly shady hike with an easy-to access-trailhead next to Skibowl. This is basically the first part of the Tom, Dick, and Harry Mtn hike. A spacious (and usually busy) trail. Instagram ’22 | Instagram ’24 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beacon Rock | 1.5 miles | 600 ft of elevation gain | Is it family-friendly? The protective railing will hopefully reassure concerned parents, and the hike is relatively short. The whole hike is one long and windy view of the Gorge. Instagram ’24 | Instagram ’23 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wahkeena Falls to Fairy Falls | 2.5 miles | 800 ft of elevation gain | Two waterfalls, a trail along a lively creek, a climb up a canyon, some good Gorge views, and, thanks to trees and high canyon walls, relatively shaded. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lower Macleay to Stone House | 2 miles | 200 ft of elevation gain | Forest Park (Portland) is full of trails, but the quest along Balch Creek to the Stone House is a fun family tradition. This hike continues to Pittock Mansion. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Silver Star | 7 miles | 2100 ft of elevation gain | Expansive forests, hillside meadows, abundant wildflowers, rock formations. Path is rocky at times. A great snowy hike in the winter! On a clear day, what a view! Insta ’26 | Insta ’25 | Insta ’24 | Insta ’23 | Insta ’20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Big Huckleberry Mountain | 11 miles | 2700 ft of elevation gain | A pretty secluded trail with an incredible variety of wildflowers (May/June) and a long ridge to the top with alternating view of nearby by snowy peaks. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Indian Race Track to Red Mountain Lookout | 7 miles | 1600 ft of elevation gain | Huckleberries! Lots of lakes and meadows. The "Race Track" is an old seasonal gathering place for local tribes. Red Mountain is cool and, on a less foggy day than when I visited, has some great views. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stagman Ridge | 11 miles | 2300 ft of elevation gain | Pushing the bounds of "SW WA" here but if you can make it to this south-of-Klickitat (Adams) trail, it's worth the drive. Absolutely stunning meadows, ridges, forests, and views, and Lookingglass Lake is gorgeous. One of my all-time favorite hikes. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Panther Creek to FR 68 | 11 miles | 2200 ft of elevation gain | A relatively straightforward, forested stretch of the PCT in south Washington that is easy to get to, and much more exciting when you are briefly joining a friend who’s hiking the PCT through the entirety of WA state! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thomas Lake Trail | 7.5 miles | 1000 ft of elevation gain | I’m sure this trail is fantastic any time of year but I went in mid-October and the reds, oranges, and yellows were popping! Lots of lakes. No mosquitos in October!  Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Siouxon Trail | 15 miles | 3000 ft of elevation gain | A long forested trail along a creek with plenty of waterfalls. Lots of ways to do this trial, though fire damage has complicated getting there a bit. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trapper Creek to Soda Peaks | 10.5 miles | 3000 ft of elevation gain | A steep, shady, quiet trail along the southern edge of the Trapper Creek Wilderness with a perfect payoff on a hot day: a beautiful mountain lake to swim in. Insta ’23 | Insta’ 25 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Three Corner Rock | 5 miles | 1300 ft of elevation gain | A relatively short hike tucked away in Skamania County, accessible from Washougal River Rd. My one attempt was icy (I wouldn’t recommend it!) but I’d like to return in summertime. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bells Mountain and Sword Fern Loop | 8.5 miles | 1900 ft of elevation gain | A Yacolt Burn hike that starts from Moulton Falls, to the north trailhead of the Bells Mountain Trail, clockwise around Sword Fern Loop, plus a short spur trail to the summit of Bells Mountain. A beautiful forest hike. Lots of tough-leaf iris in spring. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lemei Lake via Easter Crater Trail | 8.5 miles | 1100 ft of elevation gain | Another great Indian Heaven Wilderness Trail, this one on the east side of the wilderness. The fall colors in October are incredible, but I did not anticipate snow! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eagle Creek | 8 miles | 700 ft of elevation gain | There are many Eagle Creek hikes, depending on how much time you have and whether you hike to Punch Bowl Falls (4.5 mile hike), High Bridge, Tunnel Falls (12 mile hike), or beyond. Insta '25 | Insta '21 | Insta ’23 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Herman Creek | 11.5 miles | 1700 ft of elevation gain | Like the Eagle Creek Trail, there are lots of options here. I went past Nick Eaton Falls (4.5 mile round trip, for a good family option) to the Whiskey Creek crossing. A good hike for lilies and columbine and experiencing the contrast between burn zone and unscathed forest. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Horsetail, Ponytail, Oneonta, and Triple Falls | 7.5 miles | 2000 ft of elevation gain | You can’t go through Oneonta Gorge any more but you can still get a few glimpses of it on the way to Triple Falls (and beyond). Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Angels Rest | 4.5 miles | 1500 ft of elevation gain | My oldest kiddo and I have done this one twice. Nice for its shorter distance and stunning payoff of Gorge views both east and west. Instagram ’19 | Insta ’23 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Multnomah-Wahkeena Falls Loop | 5.5 miles | 1600 ft of elevation gain | Six major waterfalls. Opportunities for longer hikes (Larch Mtn, Devil’s Peak, Angel’s Rest). Opportunities for shorter hikes, just to the top of Multnomah Falls, or to Fairy Falls starting from the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead. A Columbia River Gorge “bucket list” hike, for sure! Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ornament Trail | 11 miles | 2700 ft of elevation gain | A secret trail! A little hard to find at least. Use a guide for the Larch Mountain Trail and keep an eye out for the Ornament Trail turnoff, which also takes you to another hidden gem, Nesika Lodge. Ornaments abound during the holiday season. Instagram ’22 | Insta ’24 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>McNeil Point | 10.5 miles | 2700 ft of elevation gain | One of my favorites. It’s hard to choose a highlight between the forest trails, the ponds surrounded by beargrass, the meadows, the McNeil shelter, or the final push to Ho Rock and the views that await. Insta ’25 | Insta ’22 | Insta '20 | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bald Mountain and Muddy Fork | 11 miles | 2000 ft of elevation gain | Coming around Bald Mountain and seeing Wy’east ahead is one of my favorite hiking views. It’s a shorter hike if you stop at Bald Mountain but I went well past it, to the Timberline Trail. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Timberline to Paradise Park | 12 miles | 2300 ft of elevation gain | The hike that made me fall in love with hiking. Lots of ups and downs on the Timberline Trail on the way to Paradise Park, which is…well…paradise. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elk Cove | 12 miles | 2900 ft of elevation gain | A very exposed hike, making it tough on a hot day, but one of the best trails for pasqueflower viewing (the hairy Seussian-looking flowers). I didn’t get far up Barrett Spur, but I did get as far as Dollar Lake. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gnarl Ridge | 10.5 miles | 2400 ft of elevation gain | I love this trail for the meadows, the wildflowers, creek crossing, gnarly trees (of course) and close-ups of Wy’east from the SE side. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lower Falls on the Lacamas Creek Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 6.5 miles | 100 ft of elevation gain | Whether it’s a “hike” or a “long walk,” it’s a lovely, open journey near and along the Columbia. You’ll see a bird, I guarantee it. Instagram Pics | Detailed Guide</image:caption>
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