Hiking and Backpacking Trips Archives - Fresh Out Do https://www.freshoutdo.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking-backpacking/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:02:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-FOTG-Favicon-Red-Orange-32x32.png Hiking and Backpacking Trips Archives - Fresh Out Do https://www.freshoutdo.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking-backpacking/ 32 32 Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail https://www.freshoutdo.com/trans-catalina-trail/ https://www.freshoutdo.com/trans-catalina-trail/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:25:38 +0000 https://www.freshoutdo.com/?p=9522 With mountainous terrain, stunning ocean vistas, and a captivating island mystique, the Trans Catalina Trail is a completely unique backpacking experience - unlike anything else in the United States.

This Trans-Catalina Trail backpacking guide will give you all the information you need to plan and hike this unique 38 mile trail on Catalina Island.

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]]> 21 Stunning Hikes near Bend Oregon https://www.freshoutdo.com/bend-oregon-hikes/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:13:18 +0000 https://www.freshoutdo.com/?p=21937 Discover the 21 best hikes near Bend, Oregon! From challenging mountain peaks to serene alpine lakes, find your perfect hike in the heart of the Cascades.

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]]> 8 Things to Know Before Exploring the Tamolitch Blue Pool https://www.freshoutdo.com/tamolitch-blue-pool/ https://www.freshoutdo.com/tamolitch-blue-pool/#respond Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:01:36 +0000 https://www.freshoutdo.com/?p=21843 With stunning turquoise blue water, the Tamolitch Blue Pool hike needs to be on your Oregon bucket list! We're sharing everything you need to know about visiting this natural wonder.

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]]> https://www.freshoutdo.com/tamolitch-blue-pool/feed/ 0 Explore Bridal Veil Falls https://www.freshoutdo.com/bridal-veil-falls-oregon/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:39:47 +0000 https://www.freshoutdo.com/?p=18859 If you’re chasing waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, add Bridal Veil Falls to your list! Get all the details for this easy waterfall hike in this guide.

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]]> Tumalo Falls Hikes & Tips for Visiting https://www.freshoutdo.com/tumalo-falls/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:41:36 +0000 https://www.freshoutdo.com/?p=18834 Tumalo Falls is a stunning 97 foot waterfall with a near vertical drop, making it one of the most iconic waterfalls in Central Oregon. With a number of accessible viewpoints, hiking trails, and additional waterfalls, this is a great place to explore if you’re visiting Bend and want to spend a day outdoors! In the post below we share all the details you need in order to visit and hike Tumalo Falls.

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]]> Getting Out There: Backpacking to Russell Lake in Oregon’s Jefferson Wilderness https://www.freshoutdo.com/backpacking-oregons-jefferson-wilderness/ https://www.freshoutdo.com/backpacking-oregons-jefferson-wilderness/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:32:52 +0000 http://freshofftheg.wpengine.com/?p=3528 Trail Closure: This area of the Mt Jefferson Wilderness is currently CLOSED due to the impacts of the Lionshead Fire. More information and updates can be found on the Willamette National Forest website. Nestled in a sprawling alpine meadow in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson is the picturesque Russell Lake. We made an overnight backpacking...

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