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Tangle Blue and Big Marshy Lakes: Two hikes are available at this trailhead: an easier 6.6-mile trek along the Grand National Trail to Tangle Blue, a 12-acre lake that’s 17 feet deep, or a 10.9-mile moderate trek that takes you to Big Marshy and Little Marshy Lakes, with an option for a short side trip to spot the Marshy Creek waterfall.

While at the campground, you could take a side trip to Cooper Canyon falls, or continue exploring the Pacific Crest Trail.

A side trip to Sidecar Doughnuts After that, we’re going to head up north, but we have to stop at Sidecar Doughnuts in Santa Monica first.

The town and hotel became a popular side trip for travelers making their way from Portland to Seattle by train in the early 20th century.

Then, hop back into the car for a side trip to the Bug and Reptile Museum, a small building with dozens of well-curated slithery things — snakes, insects, lizards and more.