We’re smack dab in the middle of the best season for hiking in Oregon. Forget peak summer. Right now, there are fewer crowds, richer colors, and way fewer mosquitoes. Today in the final installment of our Fall Getaways Guide, we’re talking with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding on the best hikes to take on a crisp fall day.
Destinations Mentioned in the Episode:
Norther’s Fall Ritual Spots:
Lone Fir Cemetery
River View Cemetery
Best Day Trips Spots:
Indian Heaven Wilderness
Alpine Trail
Vista Ridge Trail
Lava Canyon Trail
Ape Canyon Trail
Placid Lake Trail
Starvation Creek State Park
Falls Creek Falls Trail
Silver Falls State Park
Salmon River
Old Salmon River Trail
Saddle Mountain Trail
Multi-Day Trips:
North Cascades National Park
Mount Margaret Backcountry
Badger Creek Wilderness
Must-Go Before Winter:
Deschutes River
John Day River
More on Larch Madness:
https://jesswandering.com/the-best-golden-larch-hiking-trails-in-washington/
Where to See Them in Portland: Kenilworth Park
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