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Easy: Relatively short hikes over gentle terrain, these trips are suitable for hikers of any age or ability.

Moderate: Most reasonably fit people should be able to take these hikes, which are of moderate length or shorter but over more difficult terrain, although they may need to take several rest breaks.

Difficult: A good workout even for fit hikers, these hikes combine longer distances with a fair amount of elevation gain.

Strenuous: Only very fit hikers should attempt these challenging hikes that are very long and/or cover rough terrain with great changes in elevation.

NOTES

Let’s face it, the Portland/Vancouver area gets more than its share of gloomy, overcast days. Fortunately, you don’t have to forego an enjoyable day on the trail just because the sun is hiding. Unlike viewpoint hikes, the forests, waterfalls, and other features of trips labeled in the notes field as “Good in cloudy weather” are just as good in the gloom as they are under clear skies.

Highlights & Directions

After the summary information is a short paragraph or two that is designed to give you the “flavor” of this outing by discussing its unique or special features. This section will quickly inform you if the hike has an interesting history, features great views, or has unusually abundant wildflowers or some other feature that makes it worth your time and attention.