Pacific Northwest Trails

Hiking in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Welcome to TrailsNW.com, your guide to backpacking and hiking in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and the entire Pacific Northwest. On this site you will find trail descriptions, images, hiker logs, and message boards to help you make the most of your hiking trips.

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   Hurricane Creek 11/1
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   Eagle Creek 7/31
   Benson Plateau 7/18


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About TrailsNW

TrailsNW was created in 1998 to share my personal hiking experiences and help my fellow hikers. Originally showcasing only Oregon hiking, it soon grew to include Washington hikes, and eventually trails and hikes throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the site's popularity has grown, I have added features to help other hikers share their own experiences. TrailsNW will continue to evolve and grow to be the best resource for hikers and backpackers in the Northwest.



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Three Days in Glacier National Park

Friday Oct 14, 2011

One early fall afternoon, much like this one, I was randomly looking over the Amtrak route map. I quickly realized that it will take residents of...



The Best Sections of the PCT: #3 – Central Oregon Cascades

Friday Sep 16, 2011

Being from Portland, we have experienced quite a bit of the central Oregon Cascades – random hikes and backpacks around Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters...



Will Backpack for Baked Goods

Friday Sep 2, 2011

It used to be that I saw backpacking as purely a way to enjoy the backcountry and a chance to escape to wilderness...



A Return to Backpacking

Friday Aug 26, 2011

You would think that as someone who runs a hiking and backpacking website, that I would get out far more than I have in the past year, but the universe has conspired against me and kept me from overnight backpacking adventures.



Wallowa Mountain Backpacking Loops

Friday Aug 19, 2011

The Wallowa Mountains in Northeast Oregon are known for their beautiful granite peaks, clear lakes, and deep valleys...



Portland Hikes

Friday Aug 5, 2011

Portland is easily one of the top hiking cities in the entire US. Within an hour or two drive of this metropolis, lies a huge variety of landscapes, from deserts to a lush forested coast line...



Expansion of the Crater Lake Wilderness (OPB)

Friday Jul 29, 2011

A push for more wilderness protection in Oregon.



The Best Sections of the PCT: #4 – Southern Washington Cascades

Friday Jun 10, 2011

Pacific Crest Trail hikers strive for the state of Washington. It was the crossing over the Bridge of the Gods which spans the Columbia River and connects Oregon and Washington where I first began to feel that our trip was in its final days...



Resources and Gear That Make Backpacking and Hiking Easier

Friday May 27, 2011

Over the years, I have discovered a number of tools and gear items that have made planning and executing my hiking and backpacking adventures easier, safer and more enjoyable...







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