Dixie Butte - a 7,500' peak with a road to the top. Sound boring? Try it in the winter. What may otherwise be a slog up a dusty double track becomes a trek through a peaceful and empty forest. And don't let the height fool you - once you break above treeline you're treated to views often reserved for peaks with 5-digit elevations.
Read MoreWith a name like "Nip Benchmark," I don't blame you for being underwhelmed. And it's true. It's really not much of a peak - you can hardly even tell where to top is. Only a hair over 300' of prominence. In fact there is only one thing that makes this peak stand out, and that is the magic word Location.
Read MoreOne of my favorite type of hikes is the "Natural Phenomenon" hike. A hike that allows you to witness something that transcends the already-spectacular beauty of the outdoors and gives you a once-a-season or even once-a-lifetime experience. My hike last weekend to Smith Creek Falls definitely qualifies.
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