3.9 mi, 1050 ft elevation gain, 1hr 22 minutes…read more Plenty of shaded parking was available. There is a porta potty and a trash can at the main trailhead. Lots of out of state folks here doing this hike- I'm sure it would be quite packed on a weekend. The trail itself was a bit overgrown and narrow in parts. Beware of game trails, I missed a turn and found myself a ways down a game trail before turning around. The view at the top is amazing, definitely don't just view from the lower trail. If you're able- climb up the rock face to see the view from the peak. It's so worth it!

A short but challenging hike, especially the last 100 feet. But the view from the top is…read morespectacular!

It's a great little trail to have a talk and take a walk. Not a lot of physical challenge. There…read moreare some spots that have a incline nothing that should be too difficult. You many options once inside. The trail keeps splitting and twisting. There good news is they all seem to end up in the relative same position at the top of the hill. The cemetery I would imagine used to have some good views. All the houses and development have made that less than available. Don't look for places to just chill or have a picnic at the top. Pretty sure the home owners have made all that go away. Still a good walk to think and or have a good conversation Enjoy

This trail is basically a hill climb and descent with two endpoints. I felt like Will Teasle…read morelooking for John Rambo in the woods on this hike, having to pause every so often to catch my breath. Coming from Orlando where an 8 mile hike will have 16 feet of elevation gain, this was a new challenge for sure. I'd do it again for exercise, but it wasn't very scenic or interesting.

What a wonderful under the radar waterfall this is...Beaver Falls!…read more Located 6 miles east of Clatskanie, Oregon, this area near the Columbia River is beautiful. Let's get straight to the heart of what Beaver Falls is all about... If you plug "Beaver Falls Trailhead" into Google Maps, you'll have no problem finding it. Then just park along the side of Highway 30 and hike 1/3rd of a mile through the forest to the base of the falls. It's that easy. When I visited on a Thursday in early afternoon of July, there was hardly anyone around which was good for taking quality photos. Best of all, you can swim in the waters. So definitely bring a bathing suit, towel and a pair of water shoes so the rocks won't hurt your feet while entering the pool beneath Beaver Falls. The water is cold but once you jump in and get comfortable, it's a terrific setting. There's also a long rope where you can swing across and splash down below. It's great for kids (and adults too, lol) to have playful times. For me, I was content soaking in the pool and appreciating the surroundings. More info... - It's free to visit. - Cell phone reception works fine. - You can walk underneath the falls! This is a Must-Do. You can capture some amazing moments standing beside Beaver Falls. It's not hard or dangerous and offers a unique perspective. - Beaver Falls is just one of many outstanding waterfalls situated around Oregon and especially near the Columbia River. There's also Lower Lewis River Falls, Panther Creek Falls and Spirit Falls, to name a few. - You can spend a few hours hanging out or as little as 30 - 40 minutes. It depends on your time horizon. But overall, it's really pleasant to be here that I'd suggest bringing snacks, lunch and maybe having a picnic. This Beaver Falls is absolutely so much fun to hang out at. When you can swim in the waters, swing from a rope and even walk underneath the falls, It makes for a worthwhile summer visit.

Recently did this 40-mile bike ride and it was a spectacular ride! A friend and I decided to ride…read moreon a gloomy + rainy day which ended up being worth it! It wasn't crowded at all and the views were still great. It was a full day, as we arrived around 10:30 am and were back in the car around 5:30 pm, so expect to take the whole day to enjoy this ride and to stop at the town of Vernonia. I love how this trail had multiple bike hubs and came in handy to put some air in my tires about 15 miles in. It was generally all family-friendly riding, with only a couple of hills where we did walk our bikes, but you can ride uphill if you are looking for an uphill challenge. But do note, that there were considerable amount of uneven spots/small potholes on the trail which my friend didn't remember on her last ride here so just be prepared for that. Luckily, most of them are marked! I will also agree with other reviews - about first 10 miles from Banks was a noticeable workout. We decided to grab some burgers in Vernonia and stretch our legs - which I totally suggest to do. We did see that a neighbor on our way to Vernonia had some free grapes and apples for us, which was such a sweet treat and extra fuel. I will suggest this to all my newbie and more advanced biker friends looking for a workout with a view!

This trail is a great spot to come bike when you want to be able to go a distance without dealing…read morewith traffic on a road. That doesn't mean you won't deal with traffic on the trail though but it's a beautiful trail, and everyone I've ever run into here has been very kind. Quick note, there are lots of places to park for this ride. If you want the full length, park in Banks. If you want less than that, we like to park at the Buxton trailhead as you avoid some of the straight/flat/sort of bumpy section that you get further south. Know that there's a decent amount of uphill when you head towards Vernonia, but a sweet amount of downhill coming back!

Awesome trail through a beautiful, lush forest. I felt like I was in an enchanted forest! Views…read moreto the ocean are gorgeous. Wear hiking shoes, not sneakers. Slippery due to moisture in many locations. Worth hiking!

This is a hike that's a must do in my books. Pack some snacks because the way back can take a…read morelittle longer than you expect. I would plan to leave about 5 hours for this hike so you have enough time to make it out and back without too much of a rush. It looks like an enchanted forest!! The nature is unreal!

Celebrating 12 years of f-cking, s-cking, and occasionally eating Turducken (very rarely)…read more My girlfriend looks thrilled about it eh? We went to the Meating Place Cafe to get some food (I recommend the Turkey Cranberry sandwich with Mama Lil's Peppers) and then headed to Henry Hagg Lake (I also recommend) to eat, hike, and swim.

It's a decent sized lake with great views. There's ample parking and easy access to view the lake…read more Saw a bunch of people boating and fishing in it. Really worth going on a clear day and spending time in the sun laying down in the green grass. There's also a restroom nearby so that's a plus.

Limited parking and a short hike to this amazing waterfall. You can literally walk right up to it!…read moreThis was definitely one of my favorite waterfalls because of how close you can get--up close and personal. There are also hiking trails you can explore while in the area. I highly recommend stopping by!

Latourell Falls was the first waterfall that my wife, her mom, and I stopped by, at 8:00 am. There…read moreis a parking paved angled parking lot with 30 spots. There are stairs from the lot, giving a complete view of the falls, requires going up 60 steps with 8 intermediate landings. My 85 year old mother in law was able to do with help and frequent stops. One can walk down a path (about a 3 minute walk) to get to the base of the waterfall, which is what I did by myself. The sound (and smell) of the water was so nice: could have stayed here much longer but we had other waterfalls to see. Notes: - named after Joseph "Frenchy" Latourell, a 19th-century settler. - 224 feet high

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Another beautiful state park in Oregon. The beautiful views include the Cannon Beach haystack from…read moreafar and the terrible Tilly( Tillamook) lighthouse. A scene from The Goonies was also filmed here. There are hiking trails here too but unfortunately we were short of time on this trip but next time I will definitely check it out.

Great day for a hike and Chehalem Ridge didn't disappoint. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and…read moresome very nice views. I'll be going back.

Beautiful park with tree covered trails and wide paths…read more We did the woodland trail then continued up Timber Road and onto the Chehalem Ridge trail. Path was mostly flat with slight inclines here and there until you got to Timber Road, this was really the only tougher incline, mostly because it was out in the direct sun. The scenery was beautiful forrest and ferns, with a couple viewpoints out to the hills in the distance. Directional signage on the trials was pretty good, didn't notice any maps aside from the one at the entrance, but at least you could see when trail intersected and which way to go for each. We came on a Friday afternoon, the parking was plentiful and we almost had the trial to ourselves. There are two covered picnic areas at the trailhead, both had a handful of picnic tables and benches. Beware - we were chased off by yellow jackets while trying to enjoy our lunch. We were there on a pretty warm day, so they seemed to be extra active. Restrooms at the trailhead were spacious and clean.