2.7K West Coast Treasures by katelocke
first prev 1 next lastExplore some amazing places along the west coast this summer by hiking or swimming at these beautiful locations! If you've never been to Oregon or California, this is a fantastic list to get you started on your adventures! Experience what it's like to walk through a rainforest-like canyon or jump into the clearest blue water you've ever seen! Make some summer memories in some gorgeous places!
Plaikni Falls
Chiloquin, Oregon
24.5 miles NW of Chiloquin, OregonThere's more to Crater Lake National Park than the lake itself. If you want to get away from the more popular hiking trails and scenic routes, Plaikni Falls trail is a great...
Hike Added on 13 Jul 2021
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California
1.9 miles W of Mill Valley, CaliforniaThere are several suggested hikes on the main trail leaving from the visitors center. The longest, a loop, is about 2 miles. It is the only one that leaves the boardwalk. It has some elevation...
Hike Added on 25 Jul 2018 1.9-2.9 mi
Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park
9.2 miles S of Yosemite National ParkThe mist trail is a small breakoff from the John Muir Trail through Yosemite National Park. It's called the mist trail because of the heavy amount of mist that hikers walk through as Vernal and...
Backpack, Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
Fern Canyon
Orick, California
7.9 miles N of Orick, CaliforniaFern Canyon is one of the best 1-mile hikes that you can do in California! This unforgettable location was featured in Steven Spielberg's film, Jurassic Park: The Lost...
Hike Added on 31 May 2018 2.4 mi
Wizard Island Summit Trail
Crater Lake National Park
4.6 miles N of Crater Lake National ParkWizard Island is one of the most interesting features of Crater Lake itself! It's considered one of the most magnificent volcanic cinder cones in the world. Take a boat tour to the island and...
Hike Added on 7 Sep 2017
Malibu Creek State Park
Calabasas, California
4.8 miles SW of Calabasas, CaliforniaMalibu Creek State Park has something for everyone! Just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the park features hiking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding opportunities. There are 15 miles of...
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb Added on 12 Jul 2017
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
2.3 miles SW of Malibu, CaliforniaPoint Dume State Beach features headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and vast beach access. The beach is presently operated by Los Angeles County, which also operates Zuma County Beach. These facilities...
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim Added on 12 Jul 2017
Mirror Lake Trail
Government Camp, Oregon
1.8 miles W of Government Camp, OregonThis family-friendly hiking trail leads to the beautiful Mirror Lake. It gets the name because it reflects Mount Hood in the still, glacier cirque lake. You will walk through a dense forest and...
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Tamolitch (Blue) Pool
Mount Washington, Oregon
9.4 miles W of Mount Washington, OregonThe Tamolitch Pool, also known as the Blue Pool, is the one and only pool of its kind in Oregon. The name "Tamolitch", meaning 'bucket', was given to this gorgeous basin by the...
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Oneonta Gorge
Cascade Locks, Oregon
10.5 miles SW of Cascade Locks, OregonThis unique hike is one of the many incredible experiences you can have in Oregon! It is located near Horsetail Falls which is another great hike to add on to this one if you would prefer a more...
Hike, Swim Added on 11 Jul 2017
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
1.3 miles NW of Pacific City, OregonCape Kiwanda is a state natural area in Pacific City, Oregon. This is a fantastic place to spend an entire afternoon! You will see magnificent views of the basalt monolith officially called,...
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon
0.6 miles SW of Cannon Beach, OregonHaystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) sea stack in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is sometimes claimed locally to be the third-tallest such "intertidal" structure in the world, but there...
Swim Added on 11 Jul 2017
Cape Lookout Trailhead
Cloverdale, Oregon
10.2 miles NW of Cloverdale, OregonCape Lookout State Park has multiple hiking trails. This trail is among one of the more popular ones because it leads you to the steep cliffs which provide gorgeous views of the ocean and adjacent...
Hike Added on 7 Jul 2017
Silver Falls State Park
Sublimity, Oregon
7.6 miles NE of Sublimity, OregonSilver Falls State Park is a forested canyon that features 10 amazing waterfalls throughout the park. It is the largest state park in Oregon and one of the most popular, both nationally and...
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
0.3 miles E of Muir Beach, CaliforniaMuir Beach is a little gem nestled away in the hills North of San Francisco, not far from the Muir Woods National Monument. There's a great beach and an entire network of trails. To get to the...
Hike, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
Cleetwood Cove Trail
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
8.8 miles NE of Crater Lake National Park, OregonCleetwood Cove trail leads to the Wizard Island boat tour dock as well as a popular cliff jumping spot in Crater Lake National Park. This is the only legal and safe place for visitors to...
Dive, Hike, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
