Longest Hiking Trails In The United States Rank Hiking Trail Route Length 1 American Discovery 6,800+ total; 5,057 miles (Southern Route alone); 4,834 miles(Northern Route alone) 2 Great Western Loop 6,800 miles 3 Eastern Continental 5,400 miles 4 North Country 4,600 miles What are the 3 longest trails in the […]
An average walking speed for hikers is about 2 miles per hour. That means a 5 mile hike without breaks would take 2.5 hours. How long does it take to walk 4.5 miles? Here are some figures for different walking paces: Miles Relaxed Pace Fast Pace 4 miles 1 hr, […]
There are three major long-distance thru hikes in the United States: the Pacific Crest Trail, The Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. Completing all three hikes, or “The Big Three” earns you the Triple Crown. What are the three longest trails in the US? The Triple Crown (TC) includes […]
LGBTQ+ Life in Portland Yes. Portland is LGBTQ+-friendly and the community here is friendly and welcoming. Connect with local activity groups and organizations via the LGBTQ+ Resources page or the LGBTQ+ Sports and Recreation page. What percentage of Portland is LGBT? and Ore.: At 5.4%, the Portland area has the […]
Residents across the metro area say downtown Portland has become dirty, unsafe and uninviting and many anticipate visiting the city’s core less often after the pandemic than they did before. Those are the worrisome findings of a new poll of 600 people in the Portland metro area commissioned by The […]
trail, you’ll have to be prepared to carry your bicycle on overhead bridges. #HHWT Tip: We recommend getting a lock for $2 so you can park your bicycle anywhere and go for pit stops along the way. Can you cycle the Coast to Coast Walk? The C2C can be cycled […]
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Beaverton is 1 in 40. Based on FBI crime data, Beaverton is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Oregon, Beaverton has a crime rate that is higher than 72% of the state’s cities […]
Aim to complete at least four 2-day practice walks of at least 12 miles on consecutive days before your C2C walking holiday (i.e. four walking weekends). Increase your activity levels slowly and steadily over time. Ensure your walking boots are well worn-in, comfortable, waterproofed and have good ankle support. How […]
Two sections of the OCT will remain closed until at least spring 2022 due to extensive trail damage from a severe windstorm in 2020. The North Trail at Cape Lookout State Park is closed, with a detour available via Cape Lookout Road. See our trail map for details. Can you […]
Oregon Coast Trail While some of the trail forces hikers to walk along Highway 101, the southern sections sprawling Oregon Coast Trail can’t be beat. For the best scenery and most reliable stretches of actual trail, try the segment between Port Orford and Bandon, or the one between Brookings and […]
There’s Oregon’s 455-mile slice of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, a thru-hiking trail that in its entirety stretches more than 2,000 miles from Canada to Mexico. There’s also the Oregon Desert Trail, a 750-mile, W-shaped path through the arid landscape of Eastern Oregon. What is the longest trail in Oregon? […]
Coast to Coast Trail Distance: 38.5 km Duration: 8-11 hours Ascent: 205 m Descent: 215 m High: 55 m How difficult is the Coast to Coast Walk? The Coast to Coast is graded Moderate to Strenuous if you are walking it over 13-14 days. We can make it a little […]
NORTHWEST BEND For Luxury: Awbrey Butte. For New Construction: Summit West. For Socialites: Old Bend. For History Buffs: River West. For the Outdoor Enthusiast: Century West. For Craft Beer Lovers: Southern Crossing. For Water Sports Enthusiasts: Southwest Bend. For First-Time Homebuyers: Boyd Acres. Is Bend Oregon a good city to […]
Bend is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range along the Deschutes River. There the Ponderosa pine forest transitions into the high desert, characterized by arid land, junipers, sagebrush, and bitterbrush. Is Bend Oregon considered a desert? While the high desert is somewhat dry, it is only arid […]
With miles of hiking and biking trails through town and Mt. Bachelor and Smith Rock nearby, Bend is famous for world-class recreation. Combine that with a richly diverse cultural landscape, award-winning dining and boutique shopping, and you might not want to leave Bend. Why is Bend Oregon famous? Along with […]