Weekend Gem: Herman Creek Loop w/ Tomlike Mtn.

Posted by on Mar 16, 2015 in OR, Trail Reports | No Comments

Drive I-84 east to the town of Cascade Locks and follow this road past the freeway entrance to Herman Creek Campground located on the right.  This 23 mile two day backpacking trip is best done in a with a 4.4 mile side trip to Tomlike Mtn on the first day, so start out early. Hike […]

Winter on the beach: My favorite coast hikes

Posted by on Feb 24, 2015 in Trail Reports | No Comments

The winter is a great time to visit the coast and get a hike in. The costal mountains in the Northwest receive the most amount of rainfall in the region, but usually only a dusting in snow. Some things to expect to see on the trails this time of year is a lot of mud, […]

The Rogue River Trail

Posted by on May 16, 2014 in OR, Trail Reports | No Comments

Imagine the perfect springtime hike, great views and camps, early season flower fields and miles of rolling, easy-going trail under your feet. The Rogue River’s designated Wild and Scenic section lives up to its name with 40.6 miles of southern Oregon splendor. The main focus, of course, is the River and it’s easy to see […]