Santiam Wagon Trail

Discover the captivating Santiam Wagon Road to House Rock Trail, a historic 2.6-mile path following one of Oregon's most significant pioneer routes through the spectacular Willamette National Forest. This moderately challenging out-and-back trail connects travelers to the impressive House Rock formation while showcasing pristine forest, crystal-clear creeks, and a rich tapestry of Pacific North...

Getting There There are a couple of different routes to the summit of Iron Mountain. This adventure article focuses on the shorter but more strenuous hike to the summit of Iron Mountain. To get there, drive to the upper trailhead (Trail # 3389) via Highway 20. Take Forest Service Road (FSR) 035 and drive 2.6 miles to the trailhead. A Northwest Forest Pass or $5 self-pay at the trailhead is req...

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...

The Three Pyramids, half as tall as the better-known Three Sisters, are beautiful U-shaped glacial valleys, remnants of the Ice Age.To reach the top of Middle Pyramid, leave from the #3380 trailhead at the west end of the parking area. Early on there is a creek crossing (the bridge was still washed out as of March 2015). At the fork in the trail, keep right. The trail gains steady elevation, wi...

Mountain biking the McKenzie River Trail should be on every serious mountain biker's to-do list, since this trail has repeatedly been cited as the best mountain biking in the United States. The whole trail is an all-day, 26 mile epic, losing 2200 feet of elevation as it parallels the McKenzie River through the heart of the western Oregon Cascades. While the first half of the trail is technica...

Experience the tranquil beauty of the Isaac Nickerson Loop Trail, a picturesque 2.3-mile pathway winding through diverse forest ecosystems in the scenic Cascade foothills of Linn County, Oregon. This moderately challenging loop offers hikers a peaceful retreat into nature with magnificent old-growth trees, seasonal creek crossings, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities just a short driv...