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Easy Yosemite Valley Hikes: Gentle Trails Worth Your Time
Plan an easy day in Yosemite Valley with short, flat or paved walks to waterfalls, meadows and a seasonal lake, plus timing, shuttle and safety tips.
Easy Day Hikes
Easy Hikes Pacific West
6 guides, starting with Easy Yosemite Valley Hikes: Gentle Trails Worth Your Time.
Easy Hikes in North Lake Tahoe
Gentle North Lake Tahoe walks with lake views, meadows and forest shade, from short paved paths to a 3-mile cove trail, plus altitude and parking tips.
Easy Hikes in the Columbia Gorge
Short, family-friendly Columbia River Gorge walks to waterfalls, basalt canyons and wildflower meadows, with parking, permit and trail-status tips.
Easy Hikes on the Oregon Coast
Short Oregon Coast walks to beaches, headlands, big trees and a suspension bridge, organized north to south, with tide, weather and safety tips.
Easy Hikes to a Waterfall
How to pick an easy waterfall hike on the Pacific coast states, with examples from Yosemite, the Columbia Gorge and Washington, plus timing and safety.
Easy Western Washington Hikes: Forest, Coast and Lake Trails
Beginner-friendly western Washington hikes through rain forest, along the coast and to lakes and waterfalls, with passes, gear and etiquette tips.
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