Kayaking and Hiking Adventures

Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint Starting Location: parking lot -  Point of Interest :  Lighthouse, Biggest Tree, Octopus Tree, beach Length of hike:   4 different hikes, about 4 miles total. Level :  moderate. Refuge trail is maintained, but can be a bit muddy, some steep inclines, tree roots. Bathrooms :  at main parking lot at end of road by lighthouse Parking : Decent paved lot at lighthouse, smaller lot by refuge trailhead. EV Chargers : No So 4 different trails. We started at the Octopus Tree trail since we needed to use the restroom first. Great views from the parking lot, with lots of viewpoints and information boards.  Then we drove to the other trailhead about 1/2 mile up the road (you pass it if you go to the lighthouse). We had tried to time it so that by the time we got to the beach it would be low tide. That way you can walk the whole beach if you like. Otherwise you are kinda trapped in a small beach at the end of the trail. The hike is beautiful...

 Silver Creek Falls - 10 Falls Trail Hike Starting Location: South Falls Day Use Parking Lot Point of Interest :  10 waterfalls (and a bunch of smaller ones due to recent rain) Length of hike:  about 7.2 mile loop. It took us 6 hours, but we stopped a lot to take pictures, and we had snacks along the way. Level:  moderate, but long.  Bathrooms:  Yes, and  visitor center, deli Parking : More than enough EV Chargers : Yes A beautiful hike, with lots of water, forest, and flowers.

  Multnomah Falls Starting Location: Visitors Center Point of Interest :  View from top of falls Length of hike:  about 2.2 mile round trip Level:  moderate, but steep in parts. Paved trail. Bathrooms: Yes, and lodge, visitor center, restraurant. Parking : Yes, but limited, possible charge I don't remember the last time, if ever, that I've hiked to the top of Multnomah Falls. I've been to the bridge a lot, and it's a beautiful place to visit. Parking lot is between lanes of I-5 (left hand exits) or from the Old Columbia Highway, although I hear that's private property, and they are going to start charging.