Grand Canyon, AZ

Grand Canyon, AZ

by | Dec 29, 2023 | Backpacking Trips | 0 comments

Vicinity Location:About 850 miles southwest of Portland, OR in Grand Canyon National Park.Length and Elevation:33.3 miles roundtrip + 7.3 mile car shuttle. Elevation at Bright Angel Trailhead is 6,835 feet. Total gain is 10,310 feet and loss is 10,178 feet for...
Marmot Pass Loop, WA

Marmot Pass Loop, WA

by | Sep 19, 2023 | Backpacking Trips | 0 comments

Vicinity Location: The trailhead is about 165 miles north of Portland, Oregon in the Olympic National Forest. Directions:From Portland drive north on I-5 about 100 miles and take exit 104 to Hwy 101 North for 85.7 miles and make a sharp left on Penny Creek Rd which is...
Sword Fern Way, WA

Sword Fern Way, WA

by | Mar 26, 2023 | Dayhikes, Hiking

Vicinity Location: The trailhead is about 26 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon in Clark County. Directions:From Portland, OR drive towards Battle Ground to NE Berry Rd. to the intersection of NE Berry Rd. and NE Kaskillah Drive. Just before you get to that...
Ice Lake – Matterhorn, OR

Ice Lake – Matterhorn, OR

by | Aug 8, 2022 | Backpacking Trips | 0 comments

Vicinity Location: The trailhead is about 265 miles east of Portland, Oregon in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Directions: From Portland, drive I-84 east from Portland for about 260 miles and take Exit 261 for Highway 82, La Grande and Elgin. After exiting, turn right for...