Mormon Row
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Jackson, WY
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Jul 26, 2010 |
Mormon Row
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Jackson, WY
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Jul 26, 2010 |
Notes:
A very pretty spot, but you need to come in the morning for the best photo opportunities.
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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
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Canyon Village, WY
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
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Canyon Village, WY
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Notes:
Always an awesome sight.
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Mt. Washburn Fire Tower
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Canyon Village, WY
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Mt. Washburn Fire Tower
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Canyon Village, WY
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Notes:
Still the highest point I've ever been to - 10,243 feet!
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Chittenden Road-Mount Washburn Trail
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Intermediate
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Tower Junction, WY
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Chittenden Road-Mount Washburn Trail
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Tower Junction, WY
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Intermediate
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Jul 25, 2010 |
Notes:
5.2 mi
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An easy, steady grade from the car park to the top. Altitude can make it seem harder than it is, though! Great views at the top!
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Grand Prismatic
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Yellowstone, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Grand Prismatic
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Yellowstone, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Notes:
In my view, the most spectacular single part of Yellowstone: just glorious.
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Old Faithful
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Old Faithful
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Notes:
As regular as clockwork. Seemed like it went off every time I set foot outside the Inn.
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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
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Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
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Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
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Jul 24, 2010 |
Notes:
Beautiful formations, though water levels seemed to be very low in some areas.
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Jump Creek Falls
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Easy/Intermediate
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Homedale, ID
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Jun 29, 2010 |
Jump Creek Falls
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Homedale, ID
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jun 29, 2010 |
Notes:
1.4 mi
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An easy hike in to the cool pool. Much fun watching the local kids leaping from the high rocks next to the waterfall!
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Jump Creek Falls
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Homedale, ID
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Jun 29, 2010 |
Jump Creek Falls
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Homedale, ID
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Jun 29, 2010 |
Notes:
A great way to escape the Idaho summer heat!
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Cliff Walk
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Easy/Intermediate
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Newport, RI
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Jun 20, 2010 |
Cliff Walk
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Newport, RI
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jun 20, 2010 |
Notes:
3.6 mi
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A pleasant stroll past the mansions of Newport, with some nice ocean rocks and a beach at the end.
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Deschutes River Trail
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Easy
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Moro, OR
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Apr 24, 2010 |
Deschutes River Trail
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Moro, OR
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Easy
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Apr 24, 2010 |
Notes:
Spectacular high desert river canyon along an old railway right-of-way. Can be hiked or ridden on a gravel/mountain bike.
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Tam-a-laú Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Culver, OR
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May 17, 2009 |
Tam-a-laú Trail
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Culver, OR
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 17, 2009 |
Notes:
A steep climb up from the campground rewards you with great views of Lake Billy Chinook. Saw a snake on the path!
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Beacon Rock Summit Trail
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Intermediate
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Stevenson, WA
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Mar 30, 2009 |
Beacon Rock Summit Trail
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Stevenson, WA
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Intermediate
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Mar 30, 2009 |
Notes:
Short but sweet switchbacks up to spectacular views.
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Mount Scott Trail
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Intermediate
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Crater Lake, OR
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Mount Scott Trail
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Crater Lake, OR
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Intermediate
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Notes:
4.6 mi
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Short trail, but the elevation gain is lung-busting at this altitude. Spectacular view of the whole lake.
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Watchman Peak Trail
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Intermediate
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Crater Lake, OR
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Watchman Peak Trail
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Crater Lake, OR
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Intermediate
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Come at sunset for the best views of the lake. Trail is short but steep.
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Phantom Ship
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Crater Lake, OR
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Phantom Ship
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Crater Lake, OR
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Sep 8, 2008 |
Notes:
Like a ghostly galleon sailing on the lake.
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Eagle Creek Trail to Tunnel Falls
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Cascade Locks, OR
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Feb 9, 2008 |
Eagle Creek Trail to Tunnel Falls
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Cascade Locks, OR
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Feb 9, 2008 |
Notes:
An Oregon classic! Only went as far as Punchbowl Falls; still some snow on the ground here and there.
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Clatsop Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Cannon Beach, OR
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Jul 23, 2007 |
Clatsop Loop Trail
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Cannon Beach, OR
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Intermediate
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Jul 23, 2007 |
Notes:
2.6 mi
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Did this counter-clockwise and added an out-and-back to see Tillamook Lighthouse. Second half (downhill) was pretty muddy.
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Multnomah Falls
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Bridal Veil, OR
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Jan 7, 2007 |
Multnomah Falls
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Bridal Veil, OR
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Jan 7, 2007 |
Notes:
Perhaps too popular for its own good, but there's no denying how spectacular these falls are.
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