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A handful of trails that run along the Columbia Gorge makes a moderate hike with lots of waterfalls.
The gardens are within Washington park near the Hoyt Arboretum. Lots of hiking trails criss cross over the entire park but today I headed straight for the gardens. Cost is $9.50 and they have free tours every hour or so. I suggest the tour, volunteers are very friendly and more than willing to answer questions. There are 5 gardens and lots of neat stuff in between, nice stroll for an afternoon.
Went to Elk Mountain trail and Elk Creek trail in Tallamook National Forest, Oregon. From the top of Elk Mountain you can see from Mt. Hood to the coast and it is a view to remember. Be prepared for a good hike to the top, the Mountain trail is a difficult hike and you will use your hands on several occasions. Within 1 mile you go up 2000 ft. and you will...
You walk on a small road that goes to the old mines in the mountains. About 2 miles in you can either go to the Opal Creek Trail or continue up the road to Jawbone Flats. Both ways will get you to Opal Creek, yes there's actually a very small community that lives at the top. The Opal Creek Trail is a moderate hike that goes about 2 miles and ends at...
