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Take a Hike!
Who says you have to travel far from home
to go on a great hike?
This guide describes forty-one of the best hikes within an hour’s drive of the Portland metropolitan area:
• Coastal and Coast Range
• Willamette Valley
• Washington’s Southern Cascades–Mount St. Helens
• Columbia River Gorge
• Mount Hood–Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness
From easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes, this guide offers something for every hiker—and all within easy reach of Greater Portland.
Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data including distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map.
Inside you’ll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking time, canine compatibility, fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
