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EverydayHiker
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Former fisheries scientist, current everyday hiker. Join me on the trail with daily photos of the hikes I’ve done. HQ photos at flickr.com/everydayhiker/
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Quinault Big Sitka Spruce Tree Trail
Quinault, Washington

Easy, 0.42 mi out and back
36 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/5/23

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#WorldsTallest #SitkaSpruce #TallTrees #Washington #QuinaultRainforest #hiking #Photography
Several hikers marvel upwards at the world's largest Spruce tree; which has a circumference of 58'11", height of 191', and is approximately 1,000 years old. A massive evergreen stands out among a grove of other tall but skinny trees. This may be one of the 'Quinault Valley Champion Six' trees, but I am uncertain. The lush Quinault rainforest with moss covering everything it can. The trail runs just out of frame tot the right along the visible handrail. A younger tree has grown from the base of this large tree stump, with roots dangling on all sides of the stump.
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Mt Trinity area walkabout
Lovelock, NV

Moderate, 4.53 mi out and back/wander
1,089 ft elevation gain
Hiked 11/2/24

#Rockhounding #Nevada #TrinityMountains #Desert #Hiking #photography
A large rolling hill comes to a rocky crest with various desert grasses in autumn under mostly cloudy skies. A microwave tower stands in the center of the frame in the distance, surrounded by a rocky hillside up close that turns to more desert grasses in the distance. Late fall in Nevada, differing shades of brown and tan desert grasses and shrubs stretch among the rolling hillside leading to the Trinity Mountains under mostly cloudy skies. A small rock pile sits among the desert grasses in late fall. A steep hillside with a small cliff face may be seen to the left while rolling hills may be seen on the right.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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North Dome and Indian Arch
Yosemite National Park, California

Moderate to Hard, 9.84 mi out and back
2,188 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/26/24

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#Yosemite #NorthDome #HalfDome #IndianArch #NationalParks #Landscape #photography #hiking
A wide shot looking underneath Indian Arch towards the trail that led to it. A roughly 5 ft tall rock structure may be seen on the right with a slot that has slowly eroded in to it. Half Dome seen from afar, framed by evergreens and with the peaks of a nearby mountain seen behind the dome in the distance. Looking across the valley towards Half Dome from North Dome, which frames the lower portion of the photo. I believe that is the various peaks along Mt Ansel Adams in the distant left. Half Dome surrounded on all sides by various peaks in the distance, with the slanted rock face on a lower portion of North Dome in the foreground.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Obsidian Dome Trail
Inyo National Forest, Crestview, CA

Easy, 1.33 mi loop
223 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/19/25

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#ObsidianDome #Obsidian #Volcano #Inyo #California #hiking #Sierra #photography
A layer of close by boulders followed by another large mound within the obsidian dome, with the jagged ridgeline of mountains seen in the distance. A large chunk of obsidian shines among its smaller counterparts. Standing atop a broken outcrop of volcanic rock, the loop trail on the top of Obsidian Dome may be seen wrapping a large mound. Lichen grows on weathered volcanic rock boulders while behind it another large ridge of obsidian may be seen in front of a jagged ridgeline in the distance.
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Bumpass Hell Trail
Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Moderate, 2.94 mi out and back
587 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/11/24

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#BumpassHell #Lassen #Hydrothermal #Geothermal #Volcanic #nationalparks #California #hiking #Photography
A serene setting along the early trail among evergreens, concealing the 'hell' that awaits further along. Looking out from the rocky outcrop that makes an early viewpoint towards what I believe is Pilot Pinnacle. Various pools of turquoise or grey water with steam escaping from hydrothermal vents make up Bumpass Hell, an inhospitable landscape with the slight screaming sounds emanating all around it. A boardwalk cuts along the pools for viewing up close. Outside of the 'hell', evergreens grow in the corners of the frame. A steaming and bubbling pool forms above a hydrothermal vent.
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Lassen Peak Trail
Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Hard, 5.1 mi out and back
1,975 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/11/24

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An early view up the trail when it is still 'steep' but before it gets 'real steep.' Intersecting lines of hillsides cross through the frame while red autumnal ground cover plants contrast with the evergreen trees and light desert brown of the mountain. The crater near the top of Lassen Peak, still housing a small patch of snow in the Alpine zone. Mt Shasta may be seen over the rim in the distance to the left of center. Looking down from the true summit, which is a little further than the crater area. The steep ridgeline may be seen with the trail's switchbacks cutting across it. Nearby Lake Helen is also seen down below. The trail follows along the left of frame as it leads up to the true summit, taken from the crater overlook area.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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McKenzie River Trail- Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and Blue Pool Loop
Sisters, Oregon

Moderate, 10.78 mi Loop (shorter routes available)
1,207 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/19/24

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#McKenzieRiver #waterfalls #SahalieFalls #BluePool #Oregon #hiking #photography
McKenzie River Trail- Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and Blue Pool Loop, Willamette National Forest, near Sisters, Oregon Sahalie Falls as it spills into a blue pool churned with whitewater below. Three streams of water form the low water Koosah falls, which is one large flow in higher water. Amazing how much water there is even in September. Looking down into the blue abyss that is Blue Pool. The logs seen at the bottom are just that, and not to be confused with sticks by the perspective in the 30 ft or so deep water.
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Darlingtonia Nature Trail
Florence, Oregon

Nature Trail, ~0.2 mi loop
No elevation gain
Hiked 3/25/25

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#PitcherPlants #OregonCoast #Darlingtonia #bog #hiking #photography
A couple of pitcher plants growing in a bog like cobras waiting to strike, with a few types of ferns and other vegetation growing among them. Photo of signpost describing Darlingontia plants, reads: These cobra-like plants, Darlingtonia californica, are found natively in the bog areas of Northern California and Southwestern Oregon. They flower in May or June with hanging blooms of yellow and red and produce up to a dozen leaves per plant. Erect seed pods remain most of the summer. Insects are lured into the leaf opening under the hood by nectar on the colorful ‘petal-like’ appendages and the edges of the opening. Once inside the hood the insects become confused by the many transparent areas in the upper parts of the leaves which appear as exits. Keeping a foothold on the glassy smooth upper surface of the tube is difficult and eventually the insects are trapped in the lower tube by sharp downward pointing hairs. After falling into a pool of liquid at the base of the leaf, the captive is digested and absorbed as food through the plants thin lower walls. Diagram on left shows the various parts of the plant, starting top to bottom reads: Flower -yellow sepals -red petals Leaf -transparent window -forked appendages -leaf tube -downward pointing hairs -digestive enzymes A small field of Darlingtonia californica (Pitcher plants) growing in a bog. A collection of smaller pitcher plants growing in the more shaded area of the bog. Unsure of whether these were younger or if they were smaller and greener due to reduced sunlight.
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Bullard's Beach Loop
Bullard's Beach State Park, Bandon, Oregon

Easy, 3.56 mi loop trail
207 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/24/25

#OregonCoast #Oregon #BullardsBeach #hiking #photography #boardwalk
Bullard's Beach Loop, Bullard's Beach State Park, Bandon, Oregon Another section of the boardwalk going under water along the path. Good thing it was warm out that day! A piece of driftwood sticks up from the ground, surrounded by beach filled with it. Some Curlews foraging along the shoreline while waves roll in behind them.
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Humbug Mountain Trail
Port Orford, Oregon

Moderate, 5.63 mi out and back (loop was closed)
1,847 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/24/25

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#OregonCoast #HumbugMountain #PortOrford #hiking #photography #PacificOcean
The view to the south from Humbug Mountain, light fog fills in the valleys of the rippling hills along the coast. A Trillium flower unfurls in the morning light. Looking north, the town of Port Orford may be seen along the Oregon coast. A Snail-Eating Beetle (not positive on which species) climbs a small vine of moss dangling from a stump. For something that eats snails, these things sure move fast.
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Cape Sebastian Trail
Cape Sebastian Scenic Corridor, Oregon

Moderate, 3.72 mi out and back
853 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/23/25

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#OregonCoast #CapeSebastian #Fog #hiking #photography #birds #landscape
A Vulture flies out of the thick fog blocking all else besides a single tree rising up. A side view of the trail and the lower rocks being hammered by waves, fog obscures the distance. Rays of sun break through the last of the fog during the ascent through the trees.
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Tall Trees Grove
Redwoods National Park, California

Moderate, 5.07 mi Out and Back
860 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/18/25

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#Redwoods #NationalParks #TallTrees #LadybirdJohnson #WestCoast #hiking #photography
A large fallen Redwood with a trail dug out underneath it. Huge splinters from a tree it snapped on the way down may be seen on the left of frame. Collateral damage from the recent tree fall, with several other downed trees and small shrubs surrounded by unphased Redwoods that were far enough away. A portion of the Tall Trees Grove, with some spectacularly large Redwoods reaching skyward.
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Mahan Plaque Trail/Founder's Tree Trail
Avenue of the Giants, CA

Easy, 2.7 mi Lollipop
157 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/13/25

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#Redwoods #AvenueoftheGiants #California #WestCoast #hiking #photography #Endor
A wild grove of Redwoods surrounded by lush foliage in the undergrowth. A hiker stands at the base of the Founder's Tree; a massive 346.1 ft behemoth with a 12.7 ft diameter and a 40 ft circumference. Many other large Redwoods are also in the surrounding area. A hiker stands inside of a large gap in a monstrous Redwood tree. A magical grove of Redwoods near the start/end of the trail. The Rocivante (my van) may be seen in the distant center as a white dot in all of the green and brown.
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Rockefeller Grove Trail
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA

Easy/Nature Walk, 1.14 mi loop
59 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/13/25

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#Redwoods #HumboldtStatePark #California #Hiking #photography
The trail passing by a large fallen Redwood stump, surrounded by many other Redwood trees. A shot of a grove of Redwoods surrounding the trail. A couple of Redwoods may be seen intruding diagonally from left of frame to upper. The trail passes along the right of frame past a large fallen Redwood in this forest of trees lit up by the afternoon sun. A hiker standing perhaps 30 ft away, surrounded by massive Redwood trees.
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Mussel Rocks Trail
Sue-Meg State Park, Trinidad, CA

Moderate (steep and uneven terrain), 0.3 mi out and back
~100 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/11/25

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#Sue-Meg #California #PacificOcean #Hiking #Photography #MusselRock
A wave sprays upwards as it hits the rock wall on the left, while various other outcrops are bathed in the incoming tide. A sharp rocky outcrop rises above it all on the right. The slowly warping hillside near the end of the trail. Pictures do not do justice to just how warped and uneven this staircase set into the hill has become. A pointed rock jutting up out of the water, with various smaller outcrops also above the waterline. Bonus-Back at Agate Beach, the early morning light tries to break through the thick clouds. A structure made from driftwood sits in the small stream that leads to the Pacific Ocean. Shows a little more of the actual beach combing area on Agate Beach, which extends indefinitely in the other direction.
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Rim Trail- Wedding Rock and Patrick's Point
Sue-Meg State Park, CA

Easy, 2.23 mi out and back (from campground)
384 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/10/25

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#Sue-Meg #WeddingRock #Coastline #PacificOcean #Sunset #hiking #photography #California
Wedding rock basking in the sunlight during the golden hour. with a wave crashing upon its lower cliff face. Distant coastline may be seen in the top right of frame. Looking south from one of the overlooks on Wedding Rock. There are several stone seating areas on the large rock providing ample viewing areas. Looking over the top of Wedding rock towards the distant coast to the north near sunset. The setting sun obscured by clouds giving it a mirage like quality while a relatively calm ocean extends beneath it.
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Agate Beach Trail
Sue-Meg State Park (formerly Patrick's Point), CA

Easy (One large hill), 0.9+ mi out and back
236 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/10/25

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#Sue-Meg #Yurok #AgateBeach #Tidepooling #Landslide #Hiking #photography #California #Coastline
The overlook at the top of the trail gives a great view of the vast coastline. Along the water in the lower right, some beach-goers may be seen for scale. A group of Ochre Sea Stars awaiting the return of the tide. If you look closely, there is at least one purple one hiding/caught underneath the orange one. 'Feed me Seymour!' A sea anemone at the edge of the tidewater. I believe the one's I saw were Starburst and not Aggregating as they seemed to all be solitary, but I could easily be wrong. The active, but diminished landslide occuring at Agate beach. Overnight the night before I heard/felt a major addition to the slide occur from my nearby campsite. This whole park is slowly succumbing to erosion unfortunately.
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Ten Taypo-Hope Creek Loop
Prairie Creek Redwoods, CA

Moderate, 4.57 mi Loop
906 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/10/25

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#Redwoods #PrairieCreek #California #Hiking #Photography #Trillium
An old pedestrian bridge winds its way through the overgrowth while sunlight filters through the giant Redwoods surrounding it. The trail passing through a slot in a large Redwood tree, surrounded by other towering trees. Looking up at two large Redwoods as they hold up their fallen friend. A raised Trillium surrounded by a couple others. One thing I found interesting was that all of the Trillium I saw in the Redwoods had upper leaves that were well above the ground to maximize sunlight capture.
October 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Castle Rock Island Viewing along Pebble Beach
Crescent City, CA

Beach Walk, I did 2.7 mi, but varies
130 ft elevation gain (varies, but there is a little downhill to reach beach)
Hiked 3/10/25

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#CastleRock #Hiking #photography
A wide shot of Castle Rock Island under gray skies with many of the jagged islets in view. Rock outcrops covered in green may be seen in the foreground. An unidentified bird flies in front of the camera with Castle Rock Island behind it under cloudy skies. Seagulls mill around the outgoing tide on the shoreline in front of Castle Rock Island. A group of birds may be seen flying to the left of Castle Rock Island under a gray sky. Seagulls swarm between the island and the shore as the tide nears low.
October 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Hiouchi to Mill Creek Trail/Grove of Titans Trail
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, CA

Easy to Moderate, 7.97 mi Out and Back
603 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/8/25

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#Redwoods #JedediahSmith #California #GroveofTitans #Hiking #photography
Looking up along the Redwood on the right of frame, while a leaning Redwood cuts across from top to middle lower frame, causing an interesting perspective of trees going everywhere. Shot on Canon 24-50mm. Wide shot of the trees within the Grove of Titans, with one fallen and wedged between others. In the lower distance to the left some other hikers may be seen for scale. Shot with Rokinon 14mm lens. A hollowed out Redwood corpse that looks like giant splinters spiraling upwards, surrounded by still living trees basking in the light which filters through. Shot with Rokinon 14mm lens. The trail takes you through a hollowed out Redwood that has a mostly intact outer core still. Really fun walking through this part of the trail. Shot with Rokinon 14mm lens.
October 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Fern Falls via Boy Scout Trail
Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, CA

Easy to moderate, 7.4 mi out and back
1,112 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/7/25

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#Redwoods #JedediahSmith #California #hiking #photography #BoyScoutTree
The Boy Scout tree, one of the most popular Redwoods out there, with me for scale, absolutely dwarfed by it. Taken on Rokinnon 14mm Ultra-wide lens A smaller (in comparison to the others) tree has fallen to a 45 degree angle and helps to show the sheer size of the surrounding Redwoods. Taken on Rokinnon 14mm Ultra-wide lens. Fern falls, surrounded by tall Redwoods, with a section of tree stump laying in the falls. Taken on a Rokinon 14mm Ultra-wide lens. The rootwad from a large fallen Redwood frames the small bridge crossing over a creek. Surrounded by smaller, moss covered trees. Taken using Canon RF 70-200mm lens.
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Table Rock Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge Wilderness

Moderate, ~4.0 Out and back (incl. road section)
~1300 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/15/25

#TableRock #WNC #LinvilleGorge #hiking #photography
View of a vertical rock outcrop just beneath the Chimneys area of Linville Gorge with a section of the gorge in the background. Some fall colors obscure part of the foreground. Looking up at Table Rock Mountain from the parking area at the 'true' start of the trail. One tree has begun its fall coloration while the majority still have their green hue. Looking west into Linville Gorge from the small viewing area on top of Table Rock Mountain. The landslide section of the road going up to the main trailhead. While no danger as a footpath, it was deemed that the heavier weight of cars may lead to further degradation.
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The Chimneys Trail
Linville Gorge Wilderness, North Carolina

Moderate, *~4.4 mi out and back
Roughly 1,000 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/15/25

*Due to road closure, 1.7 mi total otherwise

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#LinvilleGorge #WNC #NorthCarolina #TheChimneys #hiking #photography #autumn
Looking up at one of the Chimneys from the lower trail section. Some autumn colors may be seen in the foliage surrounding this rocky outcrop towering above. Looking up at a section of The Chimneys from the turnaround point, with a rich mix of autumn colors leading up to its rocky face. Table Rock Mountain to the right, with the lower Linville Gorge seen to the left. Most of the trees seen still have a green hue, but fall colors may be seen coming through the mix as well. The flat top of Shortoff Mountain and a mix of fall colors along the ridge leading between in and the Chimneys which the photo is taken from.
October 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge Wilderness, North Carolina

Moderate, 2.2 mi out and back
758 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/15/25

#HawksbillMountain #LinvilleGorge #WNC #NorthCarolina #Sunrise #hiking #photography
A wide shot of the Charlotte skyline as seen from Hawksbill Mountain at sunrise, with a pine tree in the right of frame. Fog fills in the lowlands of the foothills in between. Charlotte Skyline at dawn with the foothills of North Carolina stretching out before it. Table Rock Mountain being kissed by early morning sunlight with the trees of Hawksbill Mountain lit in the foreground.
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail
Hampton, Tennessee

Easy to Moderate, 5.1 mi out and back
755 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/14/25

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#AppalachianTrail #Tennessee #Waterfalls #hiking #photography
A wide shot from downstream of Laurel Falls. A mix of autumn colors in the trees above the falls. I would imagine at higher flows it is quite a sight. One of two bridge crossings over the Doe River along the trail in early autumn. I'm not sure what the flow in spring would be with this wide basin surrounding a (currently) small stream. Looking up at a hillside with various early fall colors showing in the trees from a small vantage point along the trail. What I believe to be a Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly foraging among the honeysuckles.
October 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM