Day 1 Depart Portland
Departure City: Portland, OR
We pick up more fellow adventures in Portland, OR at 2PM and head for our first destination on the coast: South Beach State Park. Stroll along the beach, enjoy a cookout and campfire and a sunset on the beach!
Day 2 Cape Perpetua
Cape Perpetua
Just a short drive down the coast we’ll find Cape Perpetua. We’ll have several hiking options there, through thick pine forests, down to the tide pools along the rocky coast, and to the Devil’s Churn. In the afternoon we’ll stop at the quaint coastal town of Florence. Try out some local seafood at Mo’s. We’ll camp at Honeyman State Park.
Day 3 Oregon Dunes
Oregon Dunes and Crater Lake National Park
In the morning we’ll hike Oregon Dunes to the Pacific Ocean. We”l head towards Crater Lake in the afternoon through the scenic Umpqua National Forest and camp in the Park.
Day 4 Crater Lake
Crater Lake
Hike along the Crater Rim today or take a guided Trolley ride around the entire rim of Crater Lake. For more of a challenge, hike Garfield Peak. In the afternoon, we will drive through the high desert and volcanic landscapes to camp with views of Mt Jefferson and Mt Hood.
Day 5 Mt Hood
Mt Hood
We’ll head to Timberline Lodge at the base of Mt Hood for incredibles vistas, fun trails, and a beautiful historic lodge. End the day at Mt Hood Village Campground where we can access even more hiking trails in the evening.
Day 6 Columbia River Gorge
Columbia River Gorge
We’ll drive through the Columbia Gorge with a stop at Multnomah Falls. You can feel the mist from this beautiful waterfall. We’ll hike to other waterfalls such as Wahkeena and Weisendanger Falls as well. If time allows, we’ll experience some of the “Fruit Loop” scenic drive. We’ll camp another night at Mt Hood Village Campground.
Day 7 Return to Portland
We’ll return to Portland by 10am-12noon and transfer to Seattle, WA.
Day 8 Depart Seattle
Departure City Seattle (Seatac)
We start this fantastic trip by picking up you and your fellow Adventurers in Seattle at 2PM. We’ll prep you for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey to our first destination….
Day 9 Mt St Helens
Mt St Helens National Monument
May 18, 1980 is a day the people of Washington will always remember. Mt St Helens itself is awe inspiring, but viewing its path of destruction and the footage from that fateful day reminds us all of Mother Nature’s powerful forces. The eruption removed nearly 2000 ft off the peak, produced massive mudslides that destroyed thousands of acres of wilderness and even created two new lakes. Yet life on the mountain survived despite the violent event.
Day 10 Mt Rainier
Mt Rainier National Park
Rising 14,411 feet, Mt Rainier is an unforgettable sight whether you view it from the coastline jutting out of the lowlands, or up close from the many alpine meadows which surround the massive lone peak. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant in this park, as well as beautiful hiking trails. There is a reason they call one of the main sections of the park Paradise!
Day 11 Ruby Beach, Hoh Rainforest
Olympic National Park
We’ll start our exploration of Olympic National Park by tide pooling among the sea stacks of Ruby Beach! In the afternoon, we’ll hike through the primeval Hoh Rain Forest before once again heading back to the coastline to camp right on the beach in La Push!
Day 12 Rialto Beach Crescent Lake
Rialto Beach and Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park
More tide pooling and beach exploration as we hike to Hole in the wall at Rialto Beach. In the afternoon hike to Marymere Falls or dip your toes in the pristine waters of Crescent Lake. Once again, the sounds of the ocean will lull us to sleep as we camp by the sea!
Day 13 Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Olympic National Park
You’ll feel like you are on top of the world as you hike the many trails on Hurricane Ridge. You are sure to see deer and mountain goats as you explore the ridge, and maybe even a bear or two! Enjoy meadows filled with wild flowers and stunning views of the Straits of Juan du Fuco.
Day 14 Return to Seattle/Transfer to Portland
We’ll roll back into Seattle (Seatac) between 10-12noon, exchange emails so we can share photos, and say our goodbyes to all of our new friends!
Mt. Rainier, Mount St Helens, Olympic National Park, Oregon Coast, Oregon Sand Dunes, Crater Lake, Mt Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge. This 14 day adventure features hiking, camping, swimming, rafting, wildlife, tide pooling. This trip is good for all physical levels/abilities.
