Oregon Backpacking/Hiking/Snowshoeing

Discussion in 'Oregon' started by Mentalfloss1, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. Mentalfloss1

    Mentalfloss1 Member

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    I'm an old guy, though I still backpack without my walker, and I'm finding it harder to find folks near my age (think early S.S. age) who like to backpack and hike. I'm a relaxed, non-competitive hiker, and am not particularly goal oriented. Just put me in the mountains and I'm happy.

    I live near Portland, have a good car, and all that.

    Good natured trail dogs are fine with me though I don't have a dog right now.

    If nothing else maybe you can suggest some offbeat places to go in the Northwest. I'm all ears (eyes?).

    Mike
     
  2. theunconformist

    theunconformist Member

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    look up elks mountain and kings mountain for backbacking, and snowshoeing there are a bunch of trails up near Mt. Hood that are pretty good.
     
  3. His Eden

    His Eden Queen of Mean

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    It is the wrong time of the year with the rain, but if you get a chance (and have not been) check out Sahalie Falls. It is a beautiful hike (on a maintained path) between Sahalie and Koosah Falls. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/pointsofinterest/sahalie_koosah.html

    Along the same highway there are numerous trail heads that vary in difficulty, from a nice stroll, to whoop even a seasoned hikers butt. Check it out sometime! It is a bit of a drive from Portland, but well worth it for the scenery and serenity. (Located about 30-45 minutes east of Springfield.)
     
  4. stashe

    stashe Guest

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    well, that area has no shortage of clubs and groups for that sort of thing
     
  5. jacobfredjo

    jacobfredjo Senior Member

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    anybody want to set me up with a job in Oregon lol....man i would do anything to be able to settle down up there...
     
  6. His Eden

    His Eden Queen of Mean

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    The jobs here in Oregon are few and far between. Currently Oregon has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the US. I live here, and finding a job with a living wage is almost impossible.
     

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