Stunning sub-alpine mountain lake with delicious huckleberries & very curious neighbors Distance: 16.5 miles round trip Type: out and back Difficulty: moderately difficult with approximately 2,500′ elevation gain and 1,300′ loss to Heart Lake Best season: mid-late summer thru early fall …
Surprisingly lush canyon hike to a lake and historic homestead near Grand Coulee Dam Distance: 8.5 miles round trip (shorter options available) Type: Y shaped out and back Difficulty: moderate with ~1,000′ elevation gain Best season: spring and fall A…
Stunning high mountain lake in a quiet corner of Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness Distance: 18 miles round trip Type: out and back Difficulty: difficult with approximately 2,700′ elevation gain Best season: July – September It doesn’t get any better than…
Superb scabland hike with two lakes, many ponds, a lovely creek, and historical ranch Distance: 9.5 mile loop (we logged 10.8 miles after some extra exploring) Type: loop Difficulty: moderate due to distance and a couple short and easy climbs…
Great stream hike along the upper Imnaha River in Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness Distance: 6.0 miles round trip as described here (4.0 miles round trip to Blue Hole, 11.5 miles round trip to Imnaha Falls) Type: out and back Difficulty:…
Fantastic views down into Hells Canyon and the Imnaha River from near Buckhorn Lookout in NE Oregon Distance: 5.0 miles for the route described here, longer options available Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate, descending 1,200′ over 2.5 miles. Best…
Hike to towering basalt cliffs, several lakes, and the site of a former waterfall that was four times the size of Niagra Falls. Distance: 3.0 miles round trip Type: loop Difficulty: easy Best season: spring Located in the heart of…
Beautiful seasonal waterfall near the mighty Columbia River in Central Washington Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring The first day of spring typically falls on our anniversary. At about a week out,…
Great early season hike to a pretty little waterfall Distance: 6 miles round trip Difficulty: easy (mostly flat with good tread) Type: out and back Best Season: winter, spring, and fall (hot and snaky in the summer, watch for ticks…
A great introduction to the landscape of the Needles, connecting two canyons for a loop across varied terrain. The route between the canyons climbs steep grades that are dangerous when wet and may make people with a fear of heights uncomfortable. ~Canyonlands National Park trail guide…