Oregon's Best Backpacking Trips: Your Guide to Scenic Escapes Discover the diverse landscapes of Oregon, from colorful desert canyonlands to stunning wildflower meadows and glacier-clad mountains. Authors and hiking experts Douglas Lorain and Becky Ohlsen present 26 of the country's best backpacking opportunities, offering detailed itineraries and essential information to help you plan your next adventurous getaway.

Explore the rugged beauty of the Wallowa Mountains, marvel at the peaks of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters in the High Cascades, and experience the gaping chasm of Hells Canyon. Each carefully crafted itinerary showcases the geographic diversity, beautiful settings, and attainable daily mileage goals that make Oregon a premier destination for backpackers.

This comprehensive guide provides all the details you need to prepare for your journey, including trail highlights, total mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more. Stunning professional photographs and detailed maps complement the in-depth information, allowing you to visualize and plan your perfect outdoor adventure.

To help you find the exact experience you're seeking, the authors have included ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty. Whether you have three days or two weeks to spare, you'll discover a wealth of opportunities to immerse yourself in Oregon's spectacular sights and superb vistas.

As an added bonus, the guide also includes recommendations for 16 additional backpacking trips, ensuring that you'll never run out of awe-inspiring destinations to explore in this outdoor wonderland. From the rugged coastline to the lush forests and towering peaks, Oregon's diverse landscapes offer endless possibilities for the adventurous backpacker.

So pack your bags, lace up your boots, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through Oregon's most stunning natural landscapes. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you'll have all the information you need to plan the perfect backpacking trip, whether you're a seasoned explorer or a first-time adventurer.

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