Estacada, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Estacada
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Sandy, Oregon
Photograph Jonsrud Viewpoint
4.5The view from this spot is definitely worth the drive, if you're visiting Portland or the Columbia River Gorge area I highly recommend taking the time to stop here. Not a lot of people know about this spot and its likely you'll be the only person/people there!If you get the chance, definitely com...Read more -
Gladstone, Oregon
Run the Clackamette Park Loop
1.2 mi / 10 ft gainClackamette Park is known for its prime destination right off of the freeway and across from Oregon City's most popular shopping area, but it's frequented for its public boat dock, RV facilities, and handicap-accessible picnic benches. While the rest of Portland's parks freeze over or flood, Clac...Read more -
Oregon City, Oregon
Walk the Canemah Bluff Loop
4.51.6 mi / 200 ft gainYou'll never stumble upon Canemah Park unless you're really looking for it. Tucked away in the hills of Oregon City above the Locks, this residential park has a miniature-sized set of everything you'd expect in a children's park: Playground, picnic benches, bathrooms, and wide, forested trails. D...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Powell Butte Nature Park Loop
6.22 mi / 1004 ft gainBefore officially becoming a nature park in 1987, Powell Butte was primarily known for being home to four 50-million gallon underground reservoirs. Today, the wide expanse of land is packed with miles of trails-- the perfect place for hikers, mountain bikers, and even horseback riders to get thei...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Leach Botanical Gardens
0.51 mi / 89 ft gainLeach Botanical Garden is a 17-acre urban sanctuary located in outer Southeast Portland, OR, offering visitors a serene escape into nature. Established over 40 years ago, the garden is often a surprising discovery for locals and tourists alike. It features a diverse landscape, including a four-...Read more -
West Linn, Oregon
Run Old River Road to George Rogers Park
5.04.8 mi / 100 ft gainPortland and its surrounding suburbs are filled with trails and hidden treasures, including this stretch along the Willamette River. This road is a super popular pedestrian path and can be accessed from West Linn, the Mary's Woods and Marylhurst Development, or from Lake Oswego off of Highway 43....Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Tumala (Squaw) Mountain
4.74.51 mi / 1099 ft gainOn a clear day, this short, secluded hike offers breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Jefferson, as well as of downtown Portland, Coast Range, and the Roaring River Wilderness. Begin the hike from the Twin Springs Trailhead and immediately take your fi...Read more -
Estacada, Oregon
Raft the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River
5.0The Wild and Scenic Clackamas River above the North Fork Reservoir is a great destination for paddlers and only about an hour drive from downtown Portland. This popular 13.5 mile section of river lies within the Mt. Hood National Forest and offers continuous class II-III boating with a little cla...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Night Sky Shooting at Vista House
3.0The Vista House located in the Columbia River Gorge offers those looking to photograph the night sky without traveling long distance from Portland the opportunity to do so. Vista House is just far enough away from Portland's light pollution to allow you to capture enough stars on a clear night.T...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Latourell Falls Loop
4.72.02 mi / 820 ft gainHeads up! There's construction going on at the eastern part of the trail and the main parking lot is closed. But don't worry, you can still get to the trail from the west entrance turning this hike into an out-and-back. For the latest updates, check out the Oregon State Parks website: https://sta...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Climb Rooster Rock
5.0Head to Rooster Rock State Park off exit 25 on I-84 E in the Columbia River Gorge. Park at the west end of the park.There are multiple paths at the west end of the park heading south to I-84. If you go too far west, you will hit water. Pick one of these paths which lead to the edge of the freeway...Read more -
Molalla, Oregon
Huckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop
4.03.72 mi / 702 ft gainHuckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Molalla, Oregon.Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Run Springwater Corridor Trail
4.07 mi / 50 ft gainSpringwater Corridor is a 40-mile paved trail that stretches from downtown Portland all the way to Boring. This trail is wide, virtually flat, and yes, paved - but there is a clear manmade path on the dirt shoulders that's friendlier to knees. Any given day, you'll see dozens of cyclists and pede...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Frustration Falls
3.08.26 mi / 1854 ft gainThe hike and possible rappel to Frustration Falls begins at the Salmon River trailhead right outside of Welches, Oregon. From the trailhead you follow the trail for about 4 miles at which point you reach Canyon View (Shown in pictures 5-6 above). From the main trail this is the only view of Frust...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Salmon River Trail
4.54.4 mi / 50 ft gainLargely Flat Trail4.4 Miles roundtripOld Growth ForestRiver Scouting Opportunities There are seven trailheads all off to the right of E. Salmon River Road. All are easily accessible under normal conditions. The hike meanders alongside the river, providing ample opportunities to scout the river's...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Tryon Creek Outer Loop
4.55.12 mi / 554 ft gainTryon Creek State Park has a fantastic, well-maintained trail system that’s a great alternative to Portland’s downtown Washington Park and Forest Park. It’s a super family-friendly area with a Nature Center that hosts kid’s events year-round. This entire area is relatively small and therefore eas...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Estacada
Estacada, Oregon
Lazy Bend
Overview
Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, close to the city of Estacada. The adjacent river provide...
Estacada, Oregon
Lockaby
Overview
Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Orego...
Estacada, Oregon
Armstrong
Overview
Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river...
Estacada, Oregon
Fish Creek (Or)
Overview
Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides ac...
Estacada, Oregon
Roaring River
Overview
Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern O...
Estacada, Oregon
Sunstrip
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Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to a varie...
