Foster, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Foster
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Cascadia, Oregon
Hike to Soda Creek Falls
5.01.5 mi / 370 ft gainSoda 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 pic...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 -
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
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 -
Sisters, Oregon
Winter Camp on Cache Mountain
5.02 miCache Mountain offers amazing views of Mt Jefferson, 3 Fingered Jack, Mt Washington and the North and Middle Sisters. In the summer months, it is also known as one of the best single track mountain biking spots in Central Oregon. This is a great spot for a multi-day camping trip; set up camp and ...Read more -
Jefferson County, Oregon
Hike Canyon Creek Meadow and 3 Fingered Jack
5.0This hike is truly spectacular from the moment you step foot out of your car. Jack Lake lies at the beginning of the trail, and provides a beautiful sample of what's to come. Stop and take pictures if you feel so inclined, but don't stop here to camp, because it gets a LOT better!Follow the trail...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Summit Middle Sister via Renfrew Glacier
20 mi / 6000 ft gainIf you’ve been anywhere near Central Oregon, you’ve seen the Three Sisters Mountains dominate the skyline. Each of these volcanoes exceeds 10,000 ft. and are some of the highest peaks in the state of Oregon. Though they are truly considered sister peaks to one another, each has unique climbing ro...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 -
Lane County, United States
Backpack the Obsidian Area
4.46 mi / 1800 ft gainThe Obsidian area is at least six miles from the closest trail head and 1800 feet of elevation gain. The best way to see the area is to plan a multi-day backpacking adventure. It is limited entry which is strictly enforced by the Forest Service. Only 30 day hikers and 40 overnight hikers are al...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 -
Deschutes County, Oregon
Dee Wright Observatory
4.70.93 mi / 20 ft gainOn your way to Proxy Falls from Bend? Stop by the Dee Wright Observatory to take some photos of the gorgeous mountains. The Observatory is at the summit of McKenzie Pass in Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Built right in the middle of a large lava flow, the open structure itself is actually construct...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 -
Deschutes County, Oregon
Matthieu Lakes via Lava Camp Lake Trail
2.06 mi / 922 ft gainBegin your hike at the Lava Camp Lake Trailhead. The trail winds through a forest flush with hemlock and fir while opening up into black lava flows. Continue for a little over two miles until you reach North Matthieu Lake. This is your first stop. Go for a swim out to the little island and have a...Read more -
Deschutes County, Oregon
Camp at Lava Lake
4.5Beautiful spot to set your tent up for a night or longer.About 12 spots scatter the immediate campground area, but while hiking we spotted several more dispersed throughout the towering Ponderosa Pine trees. Most of the spots circle a small lake. The ground in this site is a VERY soft dirt, perfe...Read more -
Deschutes County, Oregon
Summit Black Crater
5.08 mi / 2211 ft gainThe Black Crater Trailhead parking lot is accessed off the McKenzie Pass (Hwy 242). The trailhead starting elevation is 5,040ft. (using the iPhone app "Topo Maps". Great app) with a 3.8 Mile hike one way to the Black Crater Summit at 7,251ft of elevation. Some parts of the trail are steep and g...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Suttle Lake Loop
5.03.66 mi / 128 ft gainBeginning at the Suttle Lake Lodge just off Highway 20, the Suttle Lake Loop follows a wide dirt path that circumnavigates the entire lake. Hug the lake whenever the trail opens up to camping areas or pavement - it's nearly impossible to become lost on this track. Pass campsites, kayakers, and r...Read more