The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon: The 80 Best Easy Hikes

Explore the splendors of Oregon's natural landscape without the worry of breaking your back or punishing your knees. This guide, written by Northwest hiking guru Seabury Blair Jr., includes 80 short-distance, low-climb hikes, selected for their spectacular views, from the Oregon Coast to Central Oregon to the Wallowas and Elkhorn Crest. These are the best "half-day hikes" in the land.

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Trail ratings from 1 (worthwhile) to 5 (spectacular), based on water features and vistas, privacy, and other enjoyability factors

Information at a glance, including recommended seasons, permit and parking fees, distance and elevation gain, and estimated hiking times

Topographical maps with elevation profiles