Synopses & Reviews
Lace up your boots and sample fifty of the finest trails in the Beaver State. From the Pacific shoreline to the Blue Mountains, Oregon offers a remarkable diversity. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take you on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers. Explore the spectacular coastal cliffs at Harts Cove, the dramatic Columbia River Gorge at Angels Rest, the lush riparian ecosystem along the Metolius River, and the moonlike volcanic landscape of Little Belknap Crater. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Lizann Dunegan will introduce you to these trails and more.
Inside you¿ll find:
¿ accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails
¿ route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike
¿ detailed trail maps
¿ recommended hikes by category
¿ difficulty ratings for each hike
Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you¿ll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Oregon.
Synopsis
Featuring 45 of the state's best hikes, with an additional 60 honorable mention hikes, "Hiking Oregon is the ticket to experiencing the Beaver State's remarkable diversity. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses, through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains, to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers. Use this guide to get a unique look at Oregon's colorful history, culture, vegetation, and wildlife. It's not just a hiking guide to Oregon. It's a guide to Oregon by foot.
Inside readers will find: detailed shaded relief maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Whether they are day-trippers or long-distance hikers, old hands or novices, they all come explore the wonders of Oregon
Synopsis
Featuring 50 of the state's best hikes, with an additional 52 honorable mention hikes,
Hiking Oregon is the ticket to experiencing the Beaver State's remarkable diversity. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers.
Synopsis
Experience 50 of the best hikes in Oregon This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcan
About the Author
Portland resident
Lizann Dunegan is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in writing outdoor guidebooks and travel articles on the Pacific Northwest. She has been hiking trails throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for more than fifteen years.
Table of Contents
(1) Northwest Oregon (2) Southwest Oregon (3) Central Oregon (4) Northeast Oregon (5) Southeast Oregon (6) The Art of Hiking (7) Hikes by Interest