100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon (Second Edition) (Paperback)

~ William L. Sullivan (Author) "Where else but in Northwest Oregon could hikers have so many great options within a two-hour drive?..." (more)
Key Phrases: scramble trail, former lookout site, old lookout site, Columbia River, Columbia Gorge, Hood River (more...)

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Product Description

This up-to-date guide covers Oregon's most popular hiking region -- the trails within a two-hour drive of the Portland area. The new second editon features a dozen new or dramatically changed paths in the Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens areas. Also new are tips for mountain bikers and equestrians.

About the Author

A finalist for the Oregon Book Award, William L. Sullivan is the author of eight books about the Oregon Country, with more than 150,000 copies in print. His other books include "Hiking Oregon's History," "Listening for Coyote," "A Deeper Wild," "Exploring Oregon's Wild Areas," and several titles in his popular series of "100 Hikes" guidebooks for Oregon.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Navillus Press; 2nd edition (March 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961815280
• ISBN-13: 978-0961815288
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Accurate Hiking Book Ever, August 29, 2000

By	Debbie Stover (Warminster, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book prior to a trip to Oregon in hopes of finding some beautiful hikes. This book was a valuable tool in my search. Every hike was accurately described from details on finding the trailhead to distances traveled including the level of difficulty and points of interest along the way.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best hiking book I've ever owned..., May 27, 2003

By	Don Davies (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Over the last several years, I've hiked most of the trails described in "100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon." Sullivan's diving directions, trail descriptions and maps have always been perfect and immensely helpful.

The trail descriptions are both concise and crystal clear. Sullivan does not meticulously describe each detail, which leaves much to discover on your own and allows for a more personal hiking experience. He writes eloquently, and often includes great tidbits of scientific and historical information that add context to your hike. For example, he might briefly describe how a specific area was geologically formed, and point out some evidence that you'll find along trail.

Sullivan's practical advice is invaluable. If he tells you that a trail passes poison oak, you better wear long pants! If he tells you that a trail is open from July to October, don't show up without snowshoes in March! Clearly, he knows these trails well. Readers should not overlook the preface, where he provides an equipment checklist, low impact camping guidelines, contacts for trail conditions, and other useful information.

The one downside of this guide is that so many people use it. If a hike is within an hour of Portland, and is featured in this book, you can count on a crowded trailhead on a nice weekend. Plenty of the featured hikes are off the beaten path, and still consistently provide solitude. Just plan on driving for awhile.

Anybody who hikes in Oregon should consult "100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon," or one of Sullivan's other books. I also frequently use his Oregon Coast and Central Oregon guides, and they too are first rate.

Just a quick additional note: When you do hike, always leave no trace! If you see trash, pick it up! Always be respectful of our Earth, and all of its creatures.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Oregon on your feet!, June 26, 2000

By	"iloveprovence" (Columbia, S.C. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon (100 Hikes) (Paperback)

This wonderful hiking guide does indeed disclose to the reader some almost unknown trails. I was born and raised in the Portland area and frequently made stops with family or friends while driving Oregon's highways. There are numerous unmarked trails heretofore quite unknown to the average person. This volume gives access to a number of those "hidden" gems. My all-time favorite Oregon hike is along the trails above Multnomah falls. If you run them, with the cool air there, you will experience the all time natural high! The Columbia Gorge is truly a miracle for the Oregon hiker. I hope you appreciate what you have there! For the most part, I just get to fantasize by looking at this volume. Be sure to check out trails on the way to the Oregon Coast. There are lots of hidden ones there!