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Annual Northwest Forest Pass
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Shortt Supply has expanded our Run/Walk section and the store’s Camp/Hike section. Brian and Karen Shortt were inspired to expand the offerings based on their love for the outdoors.
Tamanawas Falls
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike Total Trail Mileage: 5 Tamanawas Falls trail is located 30 minutes south of Hood River in the Mt Hood National wilderness. As such it does require a pass. It's insanely busy on the weekends, but if you can get there during...
Starvation Creek
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike / Walk Total Trail Mileage: 5 Starvation Creek is right off Eastbound I-84 between Cascade Locks and Hood River. You'll have to double back or park at Viento State Park (fee area) and walk over. Parking at Starvation Creek...
Catherine Creek
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Washington Type: Hike / Trail run Total Trail Mileage: 5Catherine Creek is a large area with a lot of options. I parked on the left side of the road so I could immediately head up into the hills. This was my first time visiting so I took a...
Wyeth Trail
Duration: 2 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike Total Trail Mileage: 5 Certainly off the beaten path in the winter, I came across the Wyeth Trail because Starvation creek parking was completely full on a weekend. Here you'll find a nice little campground with a beautiful...
Hood River Pipeline Trailhead
Duration: 1 hour State: Oregon Type: Hike / Walk Total Trail Mileage: 5This one is different for sure. Nearly the entire thing runs along the river and a good portion of it is on top of an old pipe. A huge pipe. No, seriously, it's huge so don't fall off at the end....
Columbia Hills
Duration: 2 hours State: Washington Type: Hike / Trail run Total Trail Mileage: 3.5Columbia Hills is a beautiful area with rolling hills and, during wildflower season, a lot of color. There are plenty of options for which direction you can head and how long you can...