Tips To Help You Brave Wet Weather Hikes
Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell, because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors. But once you know how to do it, going for a hike in the rain comes with some perks you won’t get at any other time of year. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding. She has some picks for where you should visit when the rain falls — and how to maybe even stay dry while you’re doing it.
This conversation originally aired on Nov 2, 2023
Hikes mentioned in this episode:
- Historic Columbia River Highway Hike
- Salmon River Hike
- Multnomah Falls Hike
- Triple Falls Hike
- Silver Falls Hike
- Kilchis Falls Hike
- Old Salmon River Hike
- Lewis River Hike
- Wildcat Mountain Hike
- Herman Creek Hike
- Devil’s Peak Hike
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