Kalmiopsis Wilderness: Backpacking Oregon's Wildest and Most Remote Botanical Hotspot
Oregon's Kalmiopsis Wilderness in the Klamath Mountains is one of the most geologically and botanically unique places on Earth. It's also brutally rugged, poorly signed, and almost entirely empty of other hikers. Here's how to plan a trip.
Hells Canyon Wilderness: A 4-Day Rim-to-River Backpacking Route on the Oregon Side
Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America, and its Oregon side offers some of the most dramatic and seldom-traveled backpacking in the Pacific Northwest. Here's a practical guide to the Hat Point to Dug Bar route.
Waldo Lake Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Highest Natural Lake
Waldo Lake sits at 5,414 feet in the Oregon Cascades and is one of the clearest, purest lakes in the world. Here's how to plan a 3-day loop through the surrounding wilderness.
Opal Creek Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Route Through Oregon's Ancient Forest
Just 60 miles from Portland, the Opal Creek Wilderness protects some of the largest remaining old-growth lowland forest in the Pacific Northwest. Here's a weekend route that takes you through massive Douglas fir stands, past jewel-colored pools, and deep into the kind of forest that takes your breath away.
Sky Lakes Wilderness: A Backpacking Guide to Southern Oregon's Premier Alpine Lake Country
Tucked between Crater Lake National Park and the Sky Lakes Wilderness boundary, this 116,000-acre haven holds more than 200 lakes and ponds across a volcanic landscape unlike anywhere else in Oregon. Here's your complete guide to planning a summer trip.
Rogue River Trail: Backpacking Oregon's Wild and Scenic Corridor from Grave Creek to Illahe
The 40-mile Rogue River Trail through the Wild and Scenic corridor is one of Oregon's finest multi-day backpacking routes — canyon swimming holes, world-class fishing, remote lodges, and rattlesnake country. Here's how to do it right.
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness: Backpacking Eastern Oregon's Hidden Alpine Gem
Tucked into the Malheur National Forest south of John Day, the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness packs granite peaks, alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows into 68,700 acres most Oregon hikers have never visited. Here's how to plan a 3-day trip.
Timberline Trail Around Mount Hood: The Complete Guide to Oregon's Classic 40-Mile Alpine Loop
The Timberline Trail circumnavigates Mount Hood in about 40 miles of alpine terrain, river crossings, and volcanic scenery. Here's how to plan your trip — from seasonal conditions and permits to the best campsites and river crossing strategy.
Mount Jefferson Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Volcanic Spine
At 10,497 feet, Mount Jefferson is Oregon's second-highest peak and the anchor of one of the state's most spectacular wilderness areas. This 3-day loop covers the best of the Jefferson Park highlands, alpine lakes, and flower-filled meadows — with a side of genuine solitude if you go at the right time.
Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: A 4-Day Backpacking Route Through Oregon's Volcanic Heart
The Three Sisters Wilderness in Oregon's Cascade Range holds some of the most spectacular alpine terrain in the Pacific Northwest. This 4-day loop takes you past glacial lakes, volcanic moonscapes, and all three Sisters peaks.
Eagle Cap Wilderness: A 4-Day Lakes Basin Loop in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains
The Eagle Cap Wilderness holds some of the most spectacular alpine terrain in the Pacific Northwest. This 4-day Lakes Basin loop covers Glacier Lake, Mirror Lake, and the heart of the Wallowas.
Backpacking the Steens Mountain Wilderness: A 3-Day Route in Oregon's High Desert
Steens Mountain is one of Oregon's most remote and spectacular landscapes. Here is a practical 3-day backpacking route, gear considerations, and what to expect in late spring.