Becky Ohlsen: Backpacking Oregon, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Find 26 of the best backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest with this comprehensive guide, complete with maps and essential details.
Whether you’re a hiker looking for new challenges or a seasoned backpacker in search of unique routes, find your favorite scenic escapes in Oregon. Prepare yourself for colorful desert canyonlands, stunning wildflower meadows, glacier-clad mountains, and more! Expert authors Becky Ohlsen and Douglas Lorain present 26 of the best backpacking opportunities in the country. Explore the various landscapes of the Wallowa Mountains. See the peaks of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters in the High Cascades, as well as the gaping chasm of Hells Canyon. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful settings, and attainable daily mileage goals.
A trusted guide since 1999, this updated edition provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, total mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, and required permits—not to mention professional photographs and detailed maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you find the exact adventure you seek. As an added bonus, the authors include recommendations for 14 additional backpacking trips. Whether you have three days or two weeks, an adventure filled with spectacular sights and superb vistas awaits.
Inside you’ll find:
26 premier backpacking trips, ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks
Carefully crafted itineraries that offer geographic diversity and attainable mileage goals
The authors’ ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty
Need-to-know details, such as trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, and more
Bonus: author recommendations for 14 additional backpacking trips