About this episode
We’re smack dab in the middle of the best season for hiking in Oregon. Forget peak summer. Right now, there are fewer crowds, richer colors, and way fewer mosquitoes. Today in the final installment of our Fall Getaways Guide, we’re talking with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding on the best hikes to take on a crisp fall day. Destinations Mentioned in the Episode: Norther’s Fall Ritual Spots: Lone Fir Cemetery River View Cemetery Best Day Trips Spots: Indian Heaven Wilderness Alpine Trail Vista Ridge Trail Lava Canyon Trail Ape Canyon Trail Placid Lake Trail Starvation Creek State Park Falls Creek Falls Trail Silver Falls State Park Salmon River Old Salmon River Trail Saddle Mountain Trail Multi-Day Trips: North Cascades National Park Mount Margaret Backcountry Badger Creek Wilderness Must-Go Before Winter: Deschutes River John Day River More on Larch Madness: https://jesswandering.com/the-best-golden-larch-hiking-trails-in-washington/ Where to See Them in Portland: Kenilworth Park Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .