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Taking young children backpacking can be extremely rewarding, especially if you match the hike with their abilities. WTA has chosen ten excellent first backpack trips for kids - short hikes with lakes to swim in, snowfields to play on, berries to eat and areas for further exploration.

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Dog Mountain (May 23)

Dog Mountain

South Cascades

Head to Dog Mountain for Columbia River Gorge views and an explosion of wildflowers. Eager to get in shape for summer? Head straight up the mountain on the northern side. Take the slow and steady eastern flank trail to stop and smell the flowers. (See if you can spot recent work by WTA trail crews.)

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