Ramona Falls

This is one of easiest/ moderate and classic hikes in Mt Hood region near Portland. On a good sunny weekend in summer, there may be 100 cars parked at the trailhead. If you want solitude, go early. Get to the trailhead at 7 AM. 

Anyway, there is already enough said about the trail on internet and I did this hike again only to photograph the waterfalls. I was the first one to get to the waterfall that Sunday and I enjoyed moving around in this area without having to worry about other hikers.

Overall trip milage was 7 miles and 1000 feet elevation gain., but the trail is very very gentle and you don't even feel like there is any elevation gain.

Ramona Falls

Tillamook Head - Oregon Coast Hike

We began by setting up a car shuttle from Tillamook Head trailhead (startpoint) to Ecola State Park (endpoint). This was going to be fairly moderate hike with great views out to the pacific ocean as we pass through Tillamook head lighthouse and Indian beach on towards Ecola state park.

Trail gained elevation aggressively in the beginning as it climbed about 1200feet above sea level. After that it rolled gently through thick forest. Since it had rained the day before, trail was very muddy and slippery at times, but the spring green color popped greatly in wet forest.

Here are some forest shots.

After we were done hiking, We went to Cannon beach, grabbed cold pint and enjoyed pizza at a local restaurant. Then it was time to go back to the park and watch sunset. I had this shot in my mind for a while, but I never got around to come here and spend time. This is a classic Oregon coast image with the famous Haystack Rock in the distance 

Classic Oregon Coast View