60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Portland Including the Coast, Mounts
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland by Paul Gerald profiles 60 select trails that give outdoor adventurers a little of everything there is to enjoy around Portland: mountain views, forest solitude, picturesque streams, strenuous workouts, casual strolls, fascinating history, fields of flowers, awesome waterfalls, and ocean beaches. Whether readers want a convenient city bus ride to the flat and fascinating Washington Park, a bumpy drive to Lookout Mountain, or the thigh-burning experiences that are Kings and Elk Mountains, this book lets them know what to bring, how to get to the trailhead, where to go on the trail, and what to look for while hiking. Updated maps, new hikes, even more rankings and categories, fresh photography, and useful backpacking options make the newest edition of this authoritative guide to Portland's best day hikes the most exciting yet.
The Portland area is a hiker's dream with a wide assortment of accessible and well-maintained trails to choose from. This guide selects trails that will provide readers with a little of everything there is to enjoy in an area bordered on the north by Mount St. Helens, on the south by Detroit Lake, on the east by OR 35, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. During the rainy, snowy winter months, go on city hikes like Forest Park or Washington Park or down to Silver Falls State Park to see the waterfalls. In the spring as the snow melts, hike to Bagby for the hot springs or to Dog Mountain for the spectacular wildflowers. Summer is the time to see the bluffs at Cascade Head or the views from Cape Meares. In the fall, don't miss the vine maples at Timothy Lake or the blackberries on the way to Warrior Rock. More than just giving directions, this guide will educate readers about the destinations, let them know what to look for on the trail, and provide information for nearby activities. Whether looking for a quick and easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging trek through wilderness, "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland is the perfect companion for residents or first-time visitors.