Best Hikes With Dogs: Oregon (Best Hikes With Dogs)
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Where to hike with Fido in Oregon: All trails certified as dog-friendly, dog-fun, and dog-safe.*75 hikes throughout the state - many accessible from urban areas *What to pack for your pooch (the Ten Canine Essentials) and what to include in a doggy first-aid kit *Tips for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment and on other hikersEllen Bishop and her dogs, Meesha and Dundee, have hiked more than 750 miles together in Oregon - now they present the best, most dog-friendly trails found throughout the state. These trails do not require leashes (except in parks as designated), and host few hikers and even fewer children. They are free of cliffs, paw-damaging terrain, poison oak, nearby roads, off-road vehicle traffic, and other hazards of particular danger for dogs. All of them offer shade and lakes or streams for Fido to play in or enjoy a drink.Many hikes are easily accessible from urban areas including Portland, Eugene-Springfield, Roseburg, and the Medford-Grants Pass area. There are also hikes along the Oregon Coast and in northeast Oregon, in areas including the Wallowa Mountains.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898869447
ISBN13:9780898869446
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:Mountaineers Books
Length:284 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great book to get you out there
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is such a fun book to look at and think of all the possibilities. There are more hikes in this book than my dog and I could complete in many years. Each hike is rated for difficulty and the book tells you how long the trail is as well as how steep it is, whether there is water, shade, lots of crowds, etc. I have been to several of the trails including Forest Park, Tryon Creek, Angel's Rest, Hart's Cove, Wahclellah Falls, etc. I would never have known many of these places were out there without the help of this book. That being said, the directions are often very vague; I've gotten lost more than once looking for a trailhead, and there is one (Oneonta Gorge/Triple Falls) that I never found. Also, the trails are rated for which seasons they can be hiked inaccurately--one trail (Hart's Cove) was listed as year round but the access road is closed half the year! Some of the trails are listed as one way only, meaning you need at least two people and two vehicles to complete them, or you would somehow need to hitch-hike with your dog back to your car. I think the addition of color pictures would also add much to this book. It's hard to tell how beautiful many of these places are by the black and white pictures.
Dog and I like the book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I truely enjoy the book. We have been on roughly five of the hikes recommended in the book. The author states what difficult level each hike is. However, that is for her and her dogs fitness level. I only found one trail impossible to master so far. But that was because of fear of heights. After going on these trails I add my own comments to the book, such as how the trail was, if litterbags were available and if restrooms were on site. I also add a map were available and mark our own hikes. Because of this book we have discovered a few new trails to take. Thank you Ellen Bishop.
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