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Why the Hike Not?
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items I may be plus size but I'm a mighty hiker. I love to explore, find new trails, run out of breath, curse a little and take some pictures. Some of these are southern Oregon favorites and some are just pure magic to visit. 10/10 recommend lol.
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The Ultimate waterfall trek you can do in a day
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Beautiful southern Oregon
This has been SUCH a fun place to explore. There is a variety of hiking trails that are easy to hard and short to long. They get you out in nature, they make you feel like you're on a fairy path to another land. They have all types of terrain and sce...
Jacksonville Forest Trails
This hike is soooooo gorgeous, I had our engagement photos taken on this trail. Once you get up to panorama point you see nothing but gorgeous views. You can take a trail on the backside of the hills and end up in the old minors paths. these are wond...
Britt Woods Trails - Parking
Okay this place is amazing if you want to wander under canopy of trees. You'll come across a tiny waterfall and then find yourself on the PNW national scenic trail. This gives you so many different paths to explore the Ashland hills. Truely a great p...
Oredson Todd Woods Trailhead
Such a beautiful hike. The waterfall is right there and the trail is fairly short. Its a beautiful place to go sit and ground yourself in the forest. Its also so pretty in the winter!
Pearsony Falls
This trail is STUNNING. In the spring you get loads of wild flowers. In the winter you have knee deep snow. If you can make it to this trail you will not be disapointed. The views, the paths the wildlife. Prepaired to be winded and not just from the ...
Grizzly Peak
The table rocks are a classic Medford (and surrounding areas) hike. These are what fieldtrips and sunday afternoons are made of. Upper is a steep climb, shorter than lower and if you time it right the sunset up there is to die for. It makes for a rea...
Hike Table Rocks
This place i gold if you want a nice easy trail, with the ability to make it hard in some spots. Its the best place to get sooooo many good photos and just enjoy so many happy people. Plus they have the japanese gardens here. It definatly stands out ...
Lithia Park
Okay this place to so nice to hop in the river on a hot day. Then when you're good and frozen (cuz you will freeze in that river) you can go on a gorgeous hike. The hike is not hard but its worth the walk.
Fish Hatchery County Park
This place was super cute. Short easy hikes tucked away in the enterence of Butte Falls. Absolutely love hiking here.
Butte Creek Falls Trail, Oregon - 420 Reviews, Map
My friend took me to this one for my birthday this year. It was so fun and i feel like it could have gotten lost! So many trails to explore and gorgeous scenery! My only complaint is a lot of the trails are shared with Bikers and its hard to know whi...
Four Corners Trailhead
One of the area favorites! There's a hike here for everyone! So many trails that range from easy to tough! My favoirte is right at the begining of summer when all of the wild sunflowers bloom. Plus there's a horse trail!
Hiking Roxy Ann Peak
This hiking spot is so fun. A loop around both big and little lakes. PLus you can swim in a gorgous little lake. Such a fun area. The hardest part is the drive WARNING there may be little fish ready to take a nibble of you.
Acorn Woman Lakes, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Definatly one of my most favorite hikes. Anytime of year is gorgeous spring brings out the most lovely wild flowers, but getting to the panoramic point in the fall is top notch! There's so many trails and weaves through this place, some easy, some to...
Cathedral Hills
Not a hiking trail BUT a good tool to hit a quick “hike like” work out in town. its 172 steps up. At most my plus size buns had made it 5 up with a mile walk around the neighborhood afterwards. Such a beatiful spot to visit at sunrise and sunset. Jus... a stunning little treat for those who want to hike but cannot spend all day driving to and hiking some place.
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Oregon walk abouts
Popular, gorgeous, worth the hype and some are tough but worth it
Ok 10 waterfalls, 7 miles. Beautiful year round. Best place to reset, ground and enjoy natural art and wonders. This is a yearly hike for my family.
Silver Falls State Park - Oregon State Parks
Definately the most famous, and most pictured in Oregon! It is worth the hype, the viewpoint is easy enough to get to and you get gorgeous pix. If you feel a little more adventurous do the hike! Beautiful area. Plus if you take the “back roads” the s...
Willamette Falls
Okay this hike kicked my bum. But it was worth it. It was 12.5 miles (it felt like thirty but im chunky so it was tough lol) You hike through/past several notable waterfall areas. You start on the Eagle Creek Trail #440
•Punch Bowl Falls •High Bridge
•The "Vertigo Mile" & Cable Sections •Tunnel Falls and then if you want to do hard most there's • Twister Falls just past tunnel falls.
all in all amazing hike!
•Punch Bowl Falls •High Bridge
•The "Vertigo Mile" & Cable Sections •Tunnel Falls and then if you want to do hard most there's • Twister Falls just past tunnel falls.
all in all amazing hike!
Tunnel Falls
This place is ALWAYS ALWAYS a great day adventure. There's tons of hiking trails, waterfalls, and the breathtaking view of the ginat crater. The rim trail is nothing to snuff at! popular to hike and or ride your mountain bike around. WARNING it may be snowy from OCT to March. not to deter you but pack warm and sn...
Crater Lake National Park
The Ultimate waterfall trek you can do in a day
One of my favorite memories was a spontaneous waterfall adventure day with my partner. He thought I was crazy, but we enjoyed such a beautiful day. This is called the “Highway of Waterfalls” combining OR-62, OR-230, and OR-138 from Prospect, Oregon t...
I know this is on my other list but really this is stop 1 starting in Propect, Oregon. Its a quick but beautiful hike to the first waterfall and then you can follow the trail a little further to the waterfall under the bridge. It's simple and short b...
Pearsony Falls
This can be interchangeable as a stop before or after Pearsony Falls. This again is short BUT super gorgeous hike. Lot'ts to roam around and explore. The begining of the trail is super steep so hikers be prepared. Once you go up the trail head you'll...
Mill and Barr Creek Falls Trailhead
Starting at the Natural Bridge (which if you havnt seen please check out) it takes you by amazing rushing water and gorgous scenery. Plus theres big trees and a thunderous waterfall. What more could you ask for?!
Knob Falls Trail, Oregon - 245 Reviews, Map
Okay this place will take your breath away. Its a lovely easy hike to see the gorge. Such gorgeous crystal blue water. It's a roaring 30-foot cascade squeezing through a tight volcanic basalt canyon You can choose to walk to the viewpoints and back o...
Rogue River Gorge Falls, Jackson County, Oregon
Not a waterfall but while you are there…. the pie is great!
Beckie’s Café
Okay if you don't like pie or diner food (strange but your choice) there is a cute little ice cream shop pop in for a tasty treat and head off to the next waterfall.
Cones & Co
This water fall is super close to your parking space but that does not detract from it being so dang beautiful!
Clearwater Falls, Oregon - 459 Reviews, Map
This is the next stop and again little to no hiking to get to thiss gorgeous punchbowl of clear water and soothing waterfall sounds.
Whitehorse Falls
Another quick and easy stop on this trip is this breathtaking place. It has a short hike thats super mild. The waterfall is a stunning reward along with allll the mushrooms you can see. Caution though it does get snowed in so plan this one between th...
National Creek Falls Trailhead
if you feel adventurous on this day and want to squeeze in a couple more waterfall sitings there are a couple around crater lake. IT adds time to your drive but they are easy hikes and beautiful waterfalls. plus a peek at crater lake is always nice
Vidae Falls
this will add 2-3 hours to your day. This is a fairly easy hike, sometimes you may find trees in the way but there is a waterfall tucked in here. Depending on your hiking abilities this may be a quick 5 mile addition to your day of waterfalls, but it...
Rough Rider Falls Trail, Oregon - 41 Reviews, Map
Now THIS hike is legit one of the most gorgeous. Blue clear water, gorgeous waterfall, catwalk around a tree theres not much more you could ask for. WARNING when wet (which it often is cuz oregon) there are skinny trails and slippery mud spots so wea...
Toketee Falls
This is a beautiful hike and has been touched by fire so it may be a little sparse but the waterfall is beutiful. Its about a mile up to a mile and a hlaf of easy to moderate trail. Theres a cool feel about this place. BEWARE there was poison oak whe...
Susan Creek Falls
Cali walk abouts!
I don't always visit California but when i do its for fun things like:
Okay I know its popular and hyped…but for good reason. If you love big trees, silly lore, a big blue ox, a gondala ride and hiking (they have a hikers trail that pretty tough) AND NOW CATWALKS tree canopy walks. It's one of my favorite places to hike...
Trees of Mystery
THIS was such a fund adventure! we went to the lower trail/waterfall and it was amazing to swim in and hang out in for hours. You can continue to the middle and upper trails for more falls fun. Its on my list to do!
McCloud Lower Falls, California - 94 Reviews, Map
There is more than one way to get to this amazing attraction. We went through Klamath falls area and started at the entrence from Northe east. By far one of the most epic adventures! Cave hiking is one of my new favorite things to do. Up at the main ...
Lava Beds National Monument, California
I did this adventure while pregnant. It was amazing and gorgeous and I didnt want to leave. there's so many trails and youre amongst the big giant trees. I was convinced i could drag my family and friends out there to get married. It didnt happen but...
Grove of Titans Trail
Hiking, camping, Otter waving, gorgeous clear rushing water, breathtaking redwood trees. There is literally nothing more you can ask for!This is a repeated destination in our house!
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Oregon coast!
I cannot say this enough. If you want to go somewhere wonderful and full of life this place iss it. Not necessarily a hike but you can hike around the flower garden on some trails before you go in. The flower gardens will keep you in awe for hours. A...
Shore Acres State Park
This was a fun two waterfall hike! Two trails and lots of foliage. This is not next to the ocean but tucked into the mountains of the Coos Bay area.
Golden And Silver Falls State Natural Area
This is a lovely beach stop spot! on the way to Shore Acres! There is camping and hiking tucked in behind this beach area. Its a beautiful way to spend your day!
Sunset Bay State Park
This was a fun adventure. I believe we hiked about 3 miles. The trails are not super maintained but the walked through paths are noticable enough. Its a beautiful coastal walkabout.
Yoakam Point and Bastendorff Beach Loop, Oregon
Not a huge hike but a lovely walking area. Theres a Japenesse garden type feel to this park. Its an easy walk and peaceful enough if you want a few minutes away from your hotel room (if you are visitng)
Mingus Park