Junction City, Oregon

Kentucky Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mapleton, Oregon.

Mount June Trail in Lowell, Oregon, is a moderate difficulty hiking trail that stretches for 2.21 miles. The trail is known for its steep inclines and rocky terrain, making it a challenging yet rewarding hike. The trailhead is located off of Lost Creek Road, with a small parking area available fo...

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 pic...

Make sure you add this hidden gem to your waterfall chasing plans on your road trip to Oregon. This underrated Oregon waterfall is the perfect hike for the entire family. The trail offers four different falls from 10-30 feet high. The trail slowly climbs 2.2 miles through a beautiful thick forest...

Spirit Falls is the first stop on this adventure. From the parking pull-out walk a short distance of 0.4 miles to the 40 foot fan falls. Don't let the small size deter you, this is a pretty little falls, with a lovely stroll through an old growth forest and beautiful little trilliums. There is a ...

If you've set up camp at Perpetua Campground, head out toward the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center, head east along the Cooks Ridge Trail. After 3.75 miles and 1500ft elevation gain, head south and then west along the Cummins Creek Trail, eventually ending up at the ocean along Neptune State Scenic ...

Amanda's Trail in Lincoln County, Oregon, is a well-known hiking route. The trail spans approximately 6.05 miles, making it a moderate hike suitable for most fitness levels. The trail is marked by a variety of natural features, including a dense forest canopy, a variety of local flora and fauna, ...

The Oregon cost is some of the most dramatic coastline in the Western United States, and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area hosts an array of unique features arches, chasms, and blowholes like Thor's Well. The Captain Cook Trail is a quick way to take in some of the best features of the Scenic Area, a...

At the mouth of Cape Creek sits a beautiful cove with one of the best views in Oregon. Above the sandy beach and sea stacks, rises the Heceta Head Lighthouse, a 100-year-old+ structure that's been laboriously restored and kept in working condition. At night, this quiet piece of the Oregon coast g...

Heceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Florence, Oregon.

Trestle Creek Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dorena, Oregon.

Minto-Brown Island Park Tail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Salem, Oregon.

Soaking in Terwilliger (otherwise known as "Cougar") hot springs is a great way to relax and wind back while exploring the Cascades. A spring flows from a small cave and cascades into multiple pools leading down a small gully, creating pools which have varying temperatures from hot (closer to the...

This 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...