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Annie Spring Canyon Trail
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Intermediate
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Crater Lake, OR
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Aug 9, 2021 |
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Annie Spring Canyon Trail
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Crater Lake, OR
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Intermediate
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Aug 9, 2021 |
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Notes:
2.3 mi — 54h 0m
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A surprisingly interesting and peaceful hike hiding just behind the bustling Mazama campground. We saw an American Dipper in the stream!
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Plaikni Falls
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Easy
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Crater Lake, OR
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Aug 8, 2021 |
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Plaikni Falls
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Crater Lake, OR
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Easy
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Aug 8, 2021 |
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Notes:
2.2 mi — 43m
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An easy walk up to a rather lovely waterfall. Out of the way, but recommended.
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Garfield Peak Trail
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Intermediate
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Crater Lake, OR
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Aug 8, 2021 |
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Garfield Peak Trail
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Crater Lake, OR
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Intermediate
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Aug 8, 2021 |
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Notes:
3.9 mi — 1h 35m
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Great views from the top!
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Munson Creek Falls
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Easy/Intermediate
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Tillamook, OR
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Munson Creek Falls
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Tillamook, OR
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Notes:
0.5 mi — 30m
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Hoh River Trail
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Intermediate
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Forks, WA
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Hoh River Trail
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Forks, WA
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Intermediate
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Notes:
20 mi
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From trailhead to Olympus Guard station and return. ~20 miles.
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Wahkeena Trail #420
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Bridal Veil, OR
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May 17, 2021 |
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Wahkeena Trail #420
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Bridal Veil, OR
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 17, 2021 |
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Notes:
3.7 mi — 1h 28m
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Up to Wahkeena Springs and back down. Lung-busting at times, but undeniably pretty.
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Cape Disappointment Trail
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Intermediate
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Long Beach, WA
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Cape Disappointment Trail
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Long Beach, WA
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Intermediate
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Notes:
No longer a trail - the Coast Guard has revoked public access to their maintenance road that formed the last part of the trail up to the lighthouse.
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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Trail
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Intermediate
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Long Beach, WA
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Trail
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Long Beach, WA
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Intermediate
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Notes:
1.6 mi — 1h 0m
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Some nice views on the way to Waikiki Beach. Easy enough, but a little muddy in parts.
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God's Thumb via the Knoll
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Lincoln City, OR
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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God's Thumb via the Knoll
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Lincoln City, OR
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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Notes:
3.4 mi — 1h 32m
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Spectacular!
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Latourell Falls
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Intermediate
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Bridal Veil, OR
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Oct 18, 2020 |
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Latourell Falls
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Bridal Veil, OR
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Intermediate
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Oct 18, 2020 |
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Notes:
2.6 mi — 1h 18m
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Obsidian Flow Trail
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Intermediate
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La Pine, OR
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Obsidian Flow Trail
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La Pine, OR
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Intermediate
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Notes:
0.7 mi — 23m
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Definitely wear appropriate hiking boots for this one – we saw people in flip-flops having a MISERABLE time of it. Fascinating geology!
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Paulina Peak
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Difficult
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La Pine, OR
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Paulina Peak
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La Pine, OR
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Difficult
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Notes:
6.4 mi — 2h 28m
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Two very steep sections, but they are short and manageable. The views in the last 0.75 mile to the top are nothing short of spectacular
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Guadalupe Loop
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Intermediate
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Lafayette, OR
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Aug 23, 2020 |
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Guadalupe Loop
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Lafayette, OR
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Intermediate
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Aug 23, 2020 |
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Notes:
4.9 mi — 1h 44m
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Great hike with my nine-year-old!
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Drift Creek Falls
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Easy/Intermediate
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Rose Lodge, OR
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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Drift Creek Falls
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Rose Lodge, OR
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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Notes:
4.5 mi
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North Loop trail has far less people on it, which makes for a more peaceful - if slightly longer - journey.
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Walupt Lake Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Morton, WA
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Jul 5, 2020 |
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Walupt Lake Trail
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Morton, WA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jul 5, 2020 |
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Notes:
2 mi — 2h 0m
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Easy hike along the lake, but too woody to ever get a great view. Look for hidden paths down to the lake's edge for better scenery.
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Nannie Ridge Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Morton, WA
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Jul 3, 2020 |
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Nannie Ridge Trail
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Morton, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 3, 2020 |
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Notes:
5.7 mi — 3h 13m
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Walupt Lake Campground to Nannie Peak and back again. Snow still on trail at the top, making it tricky to follow in parts.
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Elk Meadows Perimeter Trail #645A
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Easy/Intermediate
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Government Camp, OR
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Jul 21, 2019 |
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Elk Meadows Perimeter Trail #645A
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Government Camp, OR
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jul 21, 2019 |
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Notes:
0.7 mi — 30m
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Completing loop around Elk Meadows. Bridge over Cold Spring Creek partially collapsed, but still passable with caution.
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Bluegrass Ridge Trail #647
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Difficult
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Government Camp, OR
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Jul 20, 2019 |
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Bluegrass Ridge Trail #647
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Government Camp, OR
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Difficult
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Jul 20, 2019 |
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Notes:
1.3 mi — 1h 0m
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The trail along the ridge north of Elk Mountain has many old, dead trees that have fallen across the trail, obscuring it in parts.
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Elk Meadows Trail #645
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Government Camp, OR
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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Elk Meadows Trail #645
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Government Camp, OR
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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Notes:
3.1 mi — 2h 30m
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Hiked in with BPSA Timberwolf pack to Elk Meadows. They handled it with aplomb, even the steep switchback up to the meadows.
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Trail of Ten Falls
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Intermediate
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Lyons, OR
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Jan 6, 2019 |
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Trail of Ten Falls
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Lyons, OR
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Intermediate
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Jan 6, 2019 |
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Notes:
Shortened version, getting out at Winter Falls. That's still seven waterfalls on one hike. Forth visit here, and it never fails to amaze.
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