Favorite rainy day hikes?

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On the 1st statement, I hate sweating in my raingear to get to a summit with no view.

Me too, which is why I simply don't wear a rain jacket.
My solution is a good sized umbrella.
Keeps my head & abdomen dry, as well as my backpack.
I do wear rain pants though.
Love the umbrella approach

[Eric Peterson]

Siouxon Creek is probably fun in the rain, only really been there when either snowing or sunny.

[mjirving]

Eagle Creek in the Gorge with a hiking umbrella strapped to the pack straps with water pouring off the cliff on top of you and Eagle Creek raging.

-GoalTech

[AAdamsPDX]

Since no one else has mentioned it (other favorites have been mentioned several times over!) - the Salmon River Trail is one of my favorites in the rain. Old growth, cushion-y deep green moss, old cedar nurse stumps and logs dissolving into deep red sponges (most colorful when thoroughly soaked), plus a beautiful river. If you love our rainforests, it doesn't get much better. If you want a snow-free hike it's best to check recent weather, as there can be snow at that elevation - though I've been up there in nearly every month of the year and only run into a little snow once.

Whenever I'm up there I always drive on a ways to the end of the road and also wander around at the beginning of the trail up Salmon Butte, since just a little ways in and off the trail are some truly lovely big trees.

[Zia]

I have a great list of hikes thanks to everyone. We ended up going to Tamanawas Falls. However in the heck do you pronounce that? LOL it's like a tongue twister for me.



Anyway it was a great hike to get back in the swing of things and rainy or not, it was a beautiful one as well!