Lebanon, Oregon
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Lebanon
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Linn County, Oregon
Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout
5.02.67 mi / 873 ft gainCoffin Mountain Fire Lookout is a beautiful day hike that takes you to its summit at 5771 feet elevation, covering roughly 1070 feet elevation gain. To get to the Coffin Mt. trailhead from Detroit OR, travel east on Highway 22 for approximately 19.5 miles to Forest Road 11 (Straight Creek Road)....Read more -
Detroit, Oregon
Battle Ax Mountain
5.05.09 mi / 1594 ft gainWith no officially marked trailhead, this hike begins slightly west of Elk Lake in Marion County. Take Highway 22 to Detroit, OR. East of the bridge over Breitenbush River, turn onto (FR) Forest Road 46, with signs pointing to Breitenbush River. After 4.5 miles turn left at a sign for Elk Lake, a...Read more -
Marion County, Oregon
Gold Butte Fire Lookout
4.32.44 mi / 741 ft gainGold Butte Fire Lookout is a real gem in the Willamette National Forest. At 4618 feet elevation, the nearby Cascade Mountain views are nothing short of spectacular! At the summit, sits a L-4 Ground Structure Type Fire Lookout that was built in1934 to be used as a Fire Lookout. Additionally, durin...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs
4.20.9 mi / 249 ft gainSoaking 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...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Snowshoe to the Mountain View Shelter
5.04 mi / 500 ft gainA short hike from the sno-park, the snow shelter is within an hour's reach of the trailhead. Make sure to print a trail map of the area's routes ahead of time, or take a picture of the map provided in the parking lot, as the network of trails can get you a little lost.From the parking lot, make s...Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Hike around Clear Lake
4.74 miOnce you arrive at Clear Lake, I suggest to start the relatively flat hike around the lake. You'll walk through a beautiful forest with peek-a-boo views of the stunning lake. The hike around the full lake may take a few hours, so if you're not staying the night, make sure you have enough time to ...Read more -
Linn County, Oregon
Tamolitch Blue Pool
5.03.56 mi / 253 ft gainThe hike out to Tamolitch Pool, or "Blue Pool," is 2 miles each way and follows the McKenzie River to a lava flow pool. Off Highway 126 14 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, turning into the Trailbridge Campground, drive right 1/3 of a mile to the trailhead. The trail is relatively flat, which gives ...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Bagby Hot Springs
4.32.91 mi / 397 ft gainBagby Hot Springs is actually a set of amazing bathhouses nestled in the forest outside of Estacada. They are one of Oregon’s most poplar hot springs, and for good reason. The hike into the hot springs is easy and quite scenic. You’ll cross a bridge over Nohorn Creek and follow the Hot Springs Fo...Read more -
Linn County, Oregon
Koosah Falls Trail
5.00.86 mi / 180 ft gainKoosah Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sisters, Oregon.Read more -
Sisters, Oregon
Sahalie and Koosah Falls Loop
4.82.42 mi / 545 ft gainThis loop might be on the shorter side, but the hike is more than worth it for the scenery. Start at Sahalie Falls, a 100-foot tall waterfall pouring into the river below and covering the moss-covered valley with cool mist. Continue down the trail, walking past the 70-foot Koosah Falls, and finis...Read more -
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 -
Polk County, Oregon
Walk the Valley of the Giants
5.0From the parking area, the Valley of the Giants trail crosses the Siletz River and passes a tranquil picnic spot before beginning a 1.3 miles loop trail through some of Oregon's oldest and largest Doug Fir trees. Many reach 500 years in age and heights exceeding 200 feet. In fall, vine maples exp...Read more -
Detroit, Oregon
Boca Cave & Triangulation Peak
4.04.75 mi / 1053 ft gainTriangulation Peak, Spire Rock and Boca Cave TH #3372 The trail starts on level ground where you travel east along the top of the ridge. There are multiple trees that have fallen across the trail making the hike quite adventurous. Some trees you'll go over and some you will need to go under. Dep...Read more -
Saint Paul, Oregon
Hike the Champoeg SP Loop
5.03.4 mi / 120 ft gainChampoeg was the first town to be settled in the Willamette Valley and the site of the formation of the first government in the northwest. The park offers historical sites as well as plentiful camping and some short day hikes. I decided to do the Townsite loop with my family on black friday #opto...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