THE PAINTED HILLS
Last summer, Michael and I drove to Central Oregon to camp for the weekend near John Day, Oregon. It was quite the drive from Portland. Through Mt. Hood Forest, through countryside and finally the desert.
Driving to the Painted Hills
The Painted Hills
I loved the campground we stayed at. It was very rustic. And that weekend was quite the adventure. We tried to bike the remote road leading to the Painted Hills and were shot at!! But that’s a story for another day.
Painted Hills
MULTNOMAH FALLS
Multnomah Falls is a gorgeous hike right off the highway. The Gorge is pretty picturesque anyways, but this spot is pretty amazing. No wonder is super popular! Year round, tourists visit Multnomah Falls–rain or shine or snow or sleet they visit. It’s a short hike, about 1 mile, but it’s STRAIGHT UP. It is a fantastic workout.
Multnomah Falls
Michael and I were hiking this pretty regularly because it’s short and intense. We improved on our time and perfected the correct breakfast to eat beforehand. 🙂 It’s NOT pancakes!
SILVERFALLS STATE PARK
Silverfalls State Park is South of Portland, near Mt. Angel. It’s a pretty drive, but somewhat long because it’s so winding. There are tons of trails, mountain biking trails, hikes, campgrounds, and cool things to see. Check it out here:
Silverfalls
Silverfalls From the Bottom
EAGLE CREEK
Eagle Creek is a wonderful hike in the Gorge (near Bridge of the Gods).
Eagle Creek
It’s very beautiful hiking along the river, then heading into the woods. There are a few scary parts where the trail narrows a LOT and the cliffs are scary!
Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Trail
We’ve done this hike several times. It’s a great, long hike and good exercise. The elevation is slow but it’s there. Last time we hiked it, we packed a picnic lunch. It was fun (and romantic :)).
NEXT TO EAGLE CREEK
I wish I could remember the name of this hike. It’s right next to Eagle Creek. Park at the same lot and just walk in the opposite direction over a bridge. This hike was nice because there was no one else on it. The elevation was more intense but doable.
Lonely Trail
Bridge
We saw a snake! And then, we turned a corner on the trail and suddenly there was a deer!
Deer
She was quite curious about us and got REALLY close to use. We shared the trail with her for several minutes. We weren’t sure what to do so we waited until she decided to scamper off.
That was pretty exciting!
QUESTION: What is your favorite hiking memory?
Kellie
What beautiful pictures. I can’t wait until my kids are a little older so we all can go hiking. I know this is the wrong post, but I had a question for you regarding your nutritionist appt. Did she tell you to eat the same amount of cals. on days you didn’t work out too? I always feel like I should lower my intake on my rest days? Thanks
hundredtenpounds
Yes, the nutritionist told me to continue eating the same amount of calories (around 1900 or so) on rest days to replenish.
Kellie
How many rest days do you usually take? Wow, I am full of questions. Sorry 🙂
Eunice
Gorgeous pics! I’ve never actually hiked before, sad I know. I’m going to have to plan a trip soon because that looks like so much fun. 🙂
hundredtenpounds
I take 1 or 2 days a week as my Rest Days. It depends on how I’m feeling and the level of exercise I do. I rarely take 2 days of rest in a row. I prefer to break them up during the week.
Kellie
Thanks so much. I am trying to get over rest day guilt.
hundredtenpounds
I definitely have Rest Day Guilt. It’s hard to overcome.
Toni MCalister
oh wow. that is beautiful
kat
Nice post! I can’t wait to hear the getting shot at story! Crazy! One of my favorite hiking memories is when I went to Cedar Mesa Canyon in SE Utah. I felt very out in the middle of nowhere & it was gorgeous.
hundredtenpounds
I would absolutely LOVE to go hiking in Utah. I drool over pictures and create fantasy vacations all the time. Utah, Colorado and Arizona are on my list of MUST SEES!
Ingunn
I love all those photos! We went to Multnomah Falls for the first time last month, it was gorgeous. It reminded me of Rivendell from Lord of the Rings. 😀
My favorite hiking memory is actually when we were hiking in the dark on the way back from Wing Lake last year. It was brutally cold, but the stars were out, the trail was nice and smooth (so I didn’t fall), and I must just have been really high on endorphins; it felt like I was in a trance. All in all it was just a really good day.
Lisa Eirene
That sounds like a wonderful hike. I can’t say that I’ve hiked in the dark and seen the stars. Sounds magical.
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