100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades

Some books open a whole new world to the reader, and this well-written, highly informative, good-humored hiker's guide is one of them. I bought an earlier version when I first moved to Central Oregon, coming from Central California. In short order this book helped me see more of Central Oregon than many lifetime natives had experienced. The clear descriptions of how to get to the destinations, the tips on wildlife and plant life, the simple rating systems, the symbols for dog and kid friendly hikes: Wow! My life is richer for this book! This is a can't miss book, and it is also a whoppingly good gift idea for any friend that is either going to move to or visit Central Oregon.

Love this book! I rate and write about my hikes on its pages. I always carry it w me on my hikes, in a zip-lock bag. The maps are so necessary. The trails have changed slightly on only one hike, so far, but we just made notes in the book. One thing to keep in mind, he rates the difficulty of the hike by the distance, not the exertion... so, we've had a few fun surprises.. mostly being that the hikes are EASIER than he leans towards rating them. Opens up a world of local hikes. Fabulous!

Very useful. Allowed me to plan and take hikes without any other information or maps. Had good information on elevation gain, miles, etc. Maps of each hike were useful and accurate. Good background on what to expect, natural features, etc. Could use more "subjective" information on scenic views, how crowded it gets, etc.

An indispensable guide to hiking the Oregon Cascades. It contains all the information that you will need to find your way around in these spectacular mountains. The information on lodging and camping is also very helpful.

I bought all three books that Mr. Sullivan has written about the Cascades, but I never got a chance to try out all the trails. I just moved from Eugene, and just before I left, at the end of the summer, I got a chance to go to Bryce Creek outside Cottage Grove. What a hidden secret. The area was beautiful, lots of small waterfalls, not too far from the main road, and I even took my little car up to Bohemia Mountain and had an incredible view! I am glad that one of my last activites in my home state was going to this place, all thanks to Mr. Sullivan! He knows what he is talking about, so buy this book and explore your state!