Much like the name suggests, this hike is like something straight out of a storybook. You'll pass along spindly bridges that straddle the Quinault River - along which riverbanks are packed with quartz crystals - and wind between enormous, moss-draped trees while elk wander in the distance. Those who venture deep enough will stumble upon the Enchanted Valley Chalet, an emergency shelter for travellers caught in treacherous conditions and a fantastic location from which to watch the moonlight reflecting off the surrounding cliff walls.

The loop around Lost Lake offers more than just a hike - once you've circled the lakeshore path, rent a canoe or a few kayaks to get a different perspective, or go for a dip au naturel if there aren't too many onlookers (bearing in mind that this isn't the South of France). The lake also offers unobscured views onto Mount Hood, which is snow-capped even in the summertime.

The Cape Flattery trail, which winds along cliffs jutting out of the ocean, offers wild ocean views while remaining accessible to most hikers. Ancient, gnarled trees loom overhead as you make your way through the beginning of the trail until it opens up, offering peeks of the sea until sweeping vistas unfold of waves crashing against islands and a lone lighthouse in the distance.

We'd forgive you for thinking that Spider Meadow was a backdrop in The Sound of Music - it's the ideal picnicking ground during a multi-day trip. The rest of the 14-mile excursion will be spent alternating between creek crossings, leisurely walks through flowery fields and navigating steeper inclines surrounding Glacier Peak. Pack quick-dry clothes for tricky manoeuvres across creeks, and revel in the utter serenity of your ever-changing surroundings on this trail.

A set of stunning, fairy-tale-like cascades, Proxy Falls are a must-see in Oregon, and easily accessible thanks to a quick 1.5-mile loop. The water sinks through holes in the lava rock at the base, making it a completely different viewing experience from typical falls that feed into a stream. This visual spectacle isn't the only astounding thing about this hike; the lush green surroundings would seem just as at home in Brazil as they do here.

Only two miles long, this hike is easily doable as a pregame to a day on the beach. The path winds past a waterfall and offers views over the curving beach and rocks jutting out of the water. After the majority of the hike is done, there's a steep decline down to the sand, where you can kick off your hiking shoes and dip your toes in the water. A word to the wise: the Pacific waves are frigid, so dipping a toe might be the most you want to do before setting up a picnic a little higher up the beach, from where you can watch the tides wash in and out.