Category Archives: Family Hiking

Easier Hikes, usually paved, with minimal elevation gain.

Hiking With An 8 Year Old

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Bob Bennett

Caleb is my grandson. He’s great. We recently enjoyed hiking together to Soda Peaks Lake in SW Washington. Preparation is important to every successful outing. My wife (“Nana”) packed a lunch for Caleb and made sure he had a warm … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Nature Views on Lacamas Heritage Trail

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Bob Bennett

Last August, I did a hike just a few miles from my home. The Lacamas Heritage Trail is a 3.5 mile trail that follows the west side of Lacamas Lake. I started at the north end of the trail and … Continue reading →

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Placid Lake and Chenamus Lake

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Enjoyable Hike to Placid Lake and Chenamus Lake Mt St Helens from the Placid Lake Trailhead It’s a long drive to Placid Lake Trailhead (northwest edge of Indian Heaven Wilderness) from my home in Washougal, but it is a nice … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Peninsula

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Trail Hiking on Long Beach Peninsula This weekend, my wife and I visited one of our favorite places on the coast, Long Beach Peninsula. One of our activities included hiking at Leadbetter Point State Park. When we hike together, we … Continue reading →

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The Columbia River Dike Trail

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Columbia River Dike Trail Steamboat Landing The Columbia River Dike Trail is an easy gravel trail that follows along Cottonwood Beach and into the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Reserve. There are two main places to join this trail. We will … Continue reading →

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The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Senator Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead The Historic Columbia River Highway has many sections that are no longer in use. Here is a section that has been turned into an excellent family hiking trail. Travel east on I-84 from Hood River, … Continue reading →

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Beacon Rock State Park Day Use Area

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Beacon Rock State Park Day Use Area Generally, when I think of Beacon Rock State Park, I think of the main campground area that is located on the north side of SR 14, across from Beacon Rock itself. But I … Continue reading →

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Lacamas Creek Trail

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Birds, Water, and Wildlife on Lacamas Creek Trail This area has something for everyone and there are many areas that are suitable for younger children. There are easy, wide trails that run fairly level. There are also some rougher trails … Continue reading →

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