Leaburg Canal Trail

Horse Rock Ridge Research Natural Area in Sweet Home, Oregon, offers a unique hiking trail that spans approximately 3.74 miles. The trail is moderately difficult, with an elevation gain of 951 feet, making it suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail begins in a dense forest of Douglas fir and Western Hemlock, gradually transitioning into a meadow with a variety of wildflowers. The trail's m...

Soaking in Terwilliger (otherwise known as "Cougar") hot springs is a great way to relax and wind back while exploring the Cascades. A spring flows from a small cave and cascades into multiple pools leading down a small gully, creating pools which have varying temperatures from hot (closer to the springs) to warm (the bottom pool). Terwilliger hot springs are easily accessed - turn off highway...

Soda Creek Falls flows 150 feet down a curvy basalt rock groove at Cascadia State Park. The trail follows Soda Creek through a lush Oregon rain forest. The site was a former hotel and health spa with the mineral water from the creek as the main attraction. The park has a small campground, and picnic area. The nearby Santiam River offers swimming and fishing.  Cascadia State Park is 14 miles eas...

This boulder is to the right of Garden Variety...if you know then you know.An excellent problem with a lot of movement. Works up the stand alone prow near Garden Variety. Start low and heal out right on a good ledge. From there work up to the inverted V pinch and left to the arete. From there it is a long committing move to the slopers on the top.

The Dorris Ranch Loop Trail is a scenic 2-mile pathway that winds through America's oldest working filbert (hazelnut) orchards and along the picturesque Willamette River in Springfield, Oregon. This family-friendly trail offers visitors a unique blend of agricultural heritage, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities just minutes from Eugene. Trail Highlights Difficulty: Easy Dur...

Tire Mountain Trail is a scenic 7.4-mile out-and-back trail located in the Willamette National Forest near Oakridge, Oregon. Named for its distinctive tire-shaped peak, this lesser-known gem offers hikers a peaceful journey through old-growth forest with spectacular wildflower displays in spring and early summer. The trail gains approximately 900 feet in elevation as it winds through diverse...