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Driving east from Bend, we followed what appeared to be a road then onto a dirt track. Using Gaia, I could see there were blocks of land that weren't BLM/public. We stopped short when the road became too rough, but were soon asked what we were up to, ha! The private land owner didn't want us parking...

A couple of walks south of Bend, Oregon. Lovely sunshine but a cool breeze. :D Lava Cast Forest trail (1.62km, 42m, 52m) Short paved trail with a few snow patches. We stopped to read all the signs on this interpretive trail - fascinating place! PXL_20240419_181258750.jpg PXL_20240419_182627167.jpg P...

A day of shorter walks around Christmas Valley in Oregon. Green Mountain (0.5km, 16m, 10min), then Crack in the Ground (2.91km, 108m, 1hr32), then Table Rock (0.83km, 40m, 21min). Green: short walk from our campsite up to the lookout tower. Views of old volcanos from the top. Crack: a volcanic fissu...

A short evening walk from our campsite. Made a wee loop after we followed the dirt road up only to realise it was the wrong top.

Heading up the dirt track

Looking across to where we should have been (far right)

Summit smiles

Looping back to camp as the sun goes down

Having stayed at Hart Mountain Hot Springs camp, we set off to drive up the hill for a short walk. Didn't get far though! The road only opens for a few months later in the year. So we walked from the gate, adding 5.75km and 300m ascent to the walk in. On the way back we stayed high for a while to sh...

A 'plan B' walk while waiting for minor car repairs. This has a couple of outlook spots, but mostly we were in the forest enjoying the different trees

Setting off (popular trail for dog walkers and runners)

Crossing with the Coast to Crest trail

More trees :)

At the other end of the trail there were plenty more choices - we walked towards the old mine for just a few minutes before turning back

A viewpoint between trees

Day 2 in the monument for us, this was just a half day of sightseeing and following short trails. We recorded stats for a couple of the longer ones: Gillems Camp (0.62km, 26mins, 12m) and Captain Jack's Stronghold (1.29km, 45mins, 33m) What a fascinating park! Interesting landscape with a sad histor...

Our first full day in the Lava Beds National Monument. We climbed Schonchin Butte before the visitor center opened - a short, steep hike with nice views from the fire tower on top (2.54km, 44mins, 255m). PXL_20240408_163038170.jpg PXL_20240408_163819781.jpg PXL_20240408_165536996.jpg Once we had our...

A late afternoon walk with my sister, past the butterfly reserve. Followed an old trail, which heads out to Tom Springs Mountain (might leave earlier and go up there next time).

Nice and peaceful

Enjoying the sunshine, Mount Ashland in the background

Back visiting family, this is a local walk. We walked past last summer when going for a short section of the PCT. This time we did the full marked loop and went off trail to get to the summit. :D A great day for it 8) PXL_20240402_200502681~2.jpg PXL_20240402_201205730.jpg PXL_20240402_202507959.jpg...

In Jedediah Smith State Park, we took the scenic drive along Howland Hill Road and stopped for this short trail. The leaflet said it was 1 mile/30mins, so we didn't take anything with us - only phones and camera, no water. Realised at the bottom that was one way to the start of the grove. :roll: Wha...

Got a free permit online to access this one. Fab big trees! This route starts high, goes down to a creek and loops around the tall trees, then it's a climb back up the same way. PXL_20240325_171543378.jpg PXL_20240325_172823508.jpg PXL_20240325_173119427.jpg PXL_20240325_174557275.jpg PXL_20240325_1...

Trillium Falls is a loop trail, but we just went to the falls and back as this was our first time in the Redwoods National and State Parks - so much to see! :lol: (2.11km, 63m, 39min) PXL_20240324_202057741.jpg PXL_20240324_202349271.jpg PXL_20240324_203248225.jpg PXL_20240324_203611107.jpg PXL_2024...

Heading to Lassen Volcanic National Park, we had a weather warning of a winter storm :shock: Decided to go for it anyway, thinking we'd just make a quick visit, and found this was one of the few trails that were open. We did it in spikes, helped by previous walkers who had used snow shoes to pack do...

A short hike around the privately owned park (currently up for sale!). Good to see these ancient trees - imagine finding them in your garden! :o :lol: PXL_20240321_173236481.jpg PXL_20240321_174540765.jpg PXL_20240321_175122353.jpg PXL_20240321_180349253.jpg PXL_20240321_182556560.jpg PXL_20240321_1...

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Horse Ridge, Oregon

Lava Cast Forest and Butte, Oregon

Crack in the Ground and a couple of small peaks, Oregon

East Green Mountain, Oregon

Warner Peak, Oregon

Toothpick Trail, Ashland, Oregon

Short hikes in Lava Beds National Monument, California

Schonchin Butte & Lava Caves, California

Green Springs, Ashland, Oregon

Green Springs Mountain, Oregon

Grove of Titans, Redwoods, California

Tall Trees Trail, Redwoods, California

Trillium Falls and Klamath River, Redwoods, California

Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic NP, California

Petrified Forest, Calistoga, California