Oregon Backpacking | 4 Best Places + BONUS Places in Washington!

One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the never-ending options of backpacking locations - however, that in and of it self can create it's own overwhelming challenge! This list not only narrows down the best places to backpack in Oregon, but also gives 3 extra locations in neighboring Washington State! Enjoy, everyone!
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[@ChadLubinski]

Any places you'd recommend??

[@adventureswithsammy7154]

I would have to agree with the Eagle Caps. Not on the list, Strawberry Mountain Wilderness is very nice, flexible dayhike or expand multi day. Several lakes and easy water source much like most of eastern oregon, longer drives but like zero humans. While in eastern oregon, Anthony Lakes area has dayhiking to overnight stuff. Tons of Lakes. 2021 did spook more black bear than normal and wild sheep can enter the camp, 100% not fearful of dogs. Some wolf and cat tracks but no issues. Would like to explore more of the eagle caps from south side in 2022.

[@ChadLubinski]

@@adventureswithsammy7154 This is awesome!! Been trying to kick it over to the Strawberry's but haven't got the chance yet.

[@adventureswithsammy7154]

@@ChadLubinski similar to eagle caps its a later spring/late summer as snow year to year can be an issue into June. 5k plus feet weather got its own timeline, I have snowshoed and postholed in winter up there only question myself with 2 feet of new snow overnight. Its a great area, maybe not summit visa of Eagle caps but rock cliffs, wild life and lakes. 4th of july to late Oct is best time imho. Be ready for colder nights. 5k to 7k is elev of most campsites. Solid mix of strawberry, Anthony lakes, Eagle Caps, starting explore the Miniam area *southwest side of Eagle Caps. Excitement, still a few months away.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Better than the JMT? That’s high praise!

[@ChadLubinski]

Lol!!!! Sue me!!! 😂

[@marylubinski9909]

They look amazing! Great job Chad!! Very informative too!

[@ChadLubinski]

🤩🤩

[@hichaelmartline]

Starting my summer 2024 plans, great video Chad!

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks for watching and have fun in 24'!

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Bruh can't wait to move to Oregon!

[@PimentelPortfolio]

I have that western mt bag, It’s a good bag. Like the video breakdown. Cheers !

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks alot!! Yes, I love it 🙌

[@michaelpieren]

Been looking at Western Mountain bags. Which one do you have? Didn’t see it. Thanks

[@HolisticHikes]

Great vid!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thank you!!

[@HolisticHikes]

@@ChadLubinski Of course!!

[@TH-sp5xw]

In Washington - Enchanted Valley, but make the climb up to Mt Anderson as well. Also, Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide Trail.

[@ChadLubinski]

Tryna hit some of that this year actually!

[@MCC03]

I can vouch for Santiam 😎😎

[@ChadLubinski]

🙏🙏🙏 And the Wallowas coming up next for you!

[@KoMATheGrower]

proper vid!!!

[@janel7284]

excellent & informative - great flow of content and info. any recs of mt adams wilderness?

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks for the comment, Jane! I haven't been there yet unfortunately so can't give any good recs

[@JoshuaRoevear]

What, you think the Timberline is more beautiful than the JMT?! Blasphemy! Just kidding, I've hiked neither, but can't wait for the JMT!

[@ChadLubinski]

Like I said in the video.... sue me!! 😂 😂The JMT was just too dry and alpine for my liking.... still absolutely gorgeous though !

[@JoshuaRoevear]

@@ChadLubinski haha! Yeah man, the JMT seems gnarly! Can't wait for that suffering!

[@tamie341]

@@JoshuaRoevear OR > CA

[@JoshuaRoevear]

@@tamie341 I'm starting to realize that now. The JMT is amazin though!

[@deAndaJake]

What orange sleeping pad was that at Jade Lake? It looks comfy!

[@ChadLubinski]

Insulated klymit static v lite!! Awesome little pad

[@deAndaJake]

@@ChadLubinski - Awesome thank you!

[@kadencarlson4816]

Is wallowa river loop do-able in late may?

[@ChadLubinski]

no unfortunately. Probably not until mid July