Cottage Grove, Oregon

Tucked into the western slopes of the Cascade Range, the Brice Creek Trail is a hidden gem in the Umpqua National Forest near Cottage Grove, Oregon. This scenic riverside hike offers cascading waterfalls, moss-covered trees, and crystal-clear swimming holes—all in a peaceful old-growth forest s...

The Kentucky Falls Trail in Oregon is a beautiful 3.7-mile out-and-back hike, offering a moderately challenging journey through lush forests and alongside a series of waterfalls. The trail features three stunning waterfalls—Upper Kentucky Falls, Lower Kentucky Falls, and North Fork Falls—making...

At 8,743 feet, Diamond Peak is almost as tall as the other iconic volcanoes of the Oregon Cascades, but sees just a fraction of the people. Outside the range of casual Portland day hikes and hard to see from the highway and from other peaks, Diamond Peak and the spectacular wilderness surrounding...

This is a great and relatively easy overnight trip, even in winter for cross-country skiiers and snowshoers alike, into the crest of the Oregon Cascades. The route offers tremendous views of Diamond Peak, Willamette Pass, and the western Oregon Cascades. While it can be done in a day, take advan...