Cascadia, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Cascadia
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Sisters, Oregon
Backpack to Santiam Lake via Duffy Lake Trailhead
9.94 mi / 1362 ft gainYou start by weaving through an old-growth forest, gaining a little elevation, appreciating the shade, before you come up out and into the alpine forest the majority of the hike will take place in. You will quickly reach your first of many intersections within ~.1 mile into the trail. Be sure t...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Duffy Lake Trail
6.92 mi / 869 ft gainDuffy Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idanha, Oregon.Read more -
Gates, Oregon
Natural Rock Arch
5.00.68 mi / 449 ft gainThe Santiam Forest is well known for its many beautiful spots, but this one is fairly uncommon. It's likely you will be the only person out here. Since it's such a short hike, just about a mile round trip, you could easily make it a pit stop on your way to or from someplace else and not have to w...Read more -
Detroit, Oregon
Dome Rock via the Upper Trailhead
2.36 mi / 479 ft gainFrom Highway 22 at the Breitenbush River Bridge, in Detroit, turn north on to French Creek Rd. Drive up French Creek about 7.7 miles to the Upper TH #3379/3381 to Dome Rock and Tumble Lake. The trail can be found on the left side of the road and is easily seen after you pass it. It's best to pass...Read more -
Stayton, Oregon
Shellburg Falls
3.23.7 mi / 520 ft gainThis hike is currently closed due to fire damage. Please check the Oregon.gov website or the call the Oregon Department of Forestry (503-859-4344) for updates. The hike, including the initial 1.25 mile gravel road to the trailhead, is easy to complete within 1-2 hours and only requires a modera...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Camp at Big Lake
The crystal clear waters of Big Lake sit at an elevation of 4,600 ft. in the Willamette National Forest, on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range. The Big Lake Campground (N 44 22.439 W 121 53.599) lies on the western shore of Big Lake, at the top of the Santiam Pass near Hoodoo Ski Re...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Three Fingered Jack Loop
3.824.07 mi / 3537 ft gainBegin this 2-3 day backpacking trek at the Santiam Pass trailhead off Highway 20, 31 miles east of Detroit and 21 miles west of Sisters, Oregon. You can begin the loop either north on the PCT or East on trail #4014 towards Square Lake (as it is a loop) I would recommend heading east. It's a 2.2 ...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Backpack to Square and Booth Lakes
2.08 mi / 240 ft gainThis is an easy access, fairly short backpacking trip to a high mountain lake, which is good for kids. A super dusty, dry and smoke permeated trip to the base of Three Fingered Jack. Forest fires raging throughout the northwest poured smoke in to the entire western half of the state during this A...Read more -
Marion Forks, Oregon
Marion Falls
4.14.12 mi / 968 ft gainThis hike explores an off-trail trip to one of my favorite waterfalls in Oregon. To kick off this hike, you'll start at the Marion Lake trailhead. The road to this trailhead is Marion Creek Road at mile point 66.5 off Highway 22. It's 4.3 miles until you reach the parking lot and start your journ...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Substitute Point via Foley Ridge Trail
9.75 mi / 1900 ft gainThis is a viewless hike until you reach Substitute Point. You are then rewarded with an amazing view. From the trailhead (#3511) you will travel 4.3 miles on an unmaintained trail into the Three Sisters Wilderness to the junction of Substitute Point. The trail has lots of fallen trees you must c...Read more -
Lyons, Oregon
Swim at Three Pools
5.0To get there from Salem, Follow Hwy. 22 east to Mehama. Turn on Little North Santiam Road (FS 2209) and proceed for 12 miles to Three Pools Day Use Area. Three Pools is by far one of the most popular swimming holes in the Northwest. With multiple swimming holes within just feet from one another i...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Proxy Falls
5.01.51 mi / 374 ft gainThis is one of the most amazing waterfalls in Oregon. The size is unbelievable – especially when you’re standing right underneath it, which I would recommend anyone to do (just be prepared for a misty shower) The hike is Easy! It’s only about 2 miles round trip. I remember going here when I was ...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Tenas Lakes via Benson Lake Trail
3.54.93 mi / 755 ft gainStarting from Scott Lake in the Willamette National Forest, take the Benson Lake Trail head that starts at the end of the road. This climbs gradually up to Benson Lake, a large, deep, cold lake. From there follow the trail up until you see a junction and a sign to Tenas Lakes. Follow this trail u...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Camp at Scott Lake
Scott Lake Campground is truly a hidden gem off the McKenzie Pass Scenic Drive. Nestled right next to the Mt Washington Wilderness Area, this small campsite with only 20 primitive sites lining the lake gives spectacular views over toward the Three Sisters to the South-East.To get there - turn ont...Read more -
Lyons, Oregon
Henline Falls Trail
5.01.71 mi / 312 ft gainThe trail is a washed out, old mining road making its way through a lush forest with a mix of ferns, moss covered trees, and towering Douglas Firs with trees blown over from wind storms lining both sides of the trail. I call those Big Foot traps. The trail comes to a fork, stay to the left you ar...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Linton Falls
4.54 mi / 900 ft gainNOTE: There is no development of viewing areas or trails, which makes for more of a wilderness experience than other waterfalls in the region. There may also be fallen trees blocking the trail, making this adventure more challenging. Hiking to Linton Falls accounts for the two larger waterfalls...Read more