Marcola, Oregon

This is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls - Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls - amid beautiful Oregon Coast Range scenery. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dog-friendly, the Alsea River serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area jus...

This ride takes you from the banks of the Willamette River at the Corvallis waterfront to the top of Mary's Peak, 26 miles and 4,000 vertical feet away. While it starts out with a warm-up through the flats of the Willamette Valley, it quickly starts climbing up around the west side of Mary's Pea...

Stay cool on a hot summer day with a natural rock water slide, multiple swimming hole areas, and multiple waterfalls. This is perfect for relaxing in the sun! The sign for the parking area is upstream of the falls. There is a store across from the lake if you need any last minute food and drinks...

Tucked into the lush forests of the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon, the Trestle Creek Falls via Brice Creek Trailhead is a stunning hike that offers visitors a moderate challenge and rewarding views. The trail follows Brice Creek through mossy old-growth forest and leads to Upper and Lower Tres...

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...

This trail is perfect for jogging or walking, with your pup!  The loop is located near a popular dog park in Corvallis, and so can get crowded in the evenings after work.  There is ample room for you dog and you to get out and enjoy nature.

This is a short hike on the outskirts of Corvallis.  It's a popular hiking/trail running destination. There are several vantage points that overlook the city of Corvallis and Willamette Valley.  It's a great place to visit if you want to do a short hike in the town of Corvallis.

This is a moderately trafficked trail near Corvallis, OR.  It is great for rainy days as much of the trail is paved or has gravel.  It is a popular spot for mountain bikers and hikers alike.  Some parts of the trail have little shade.  There are amazing views of the tall grassy hills and the town...

McCulloch Peak Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Corvallis, Oregon.

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

Getting There There are a couple of different routes to the summit of Iron Mountain. This adventure article focuses on the shorter but more strenuous hike to the summit of Iron Mountain. To get there, drive to the upper trailhead (Trail # 3389) via Highway 20. Take Forest Service Road (FSR) 035 ...

Baker Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Adair Village, Oregon.

Vineyard Mountain Loop is a loop trail located near Corvallis, Oregon.

Lewisburg Saddle Upper Horse Trail Loop is a loop trail in McDonald-Dunn Forest located near Adair Village, Oregon. The trail is dog, horse, and Mountain Bike friendly. If bringing your pup, please be sure to keep in on-leash with horses and other wildlife potentially on the trail.  The loop sin...

Unlike many other springs you'll find, this pool has basically no barriers to entry – it is accessible via a short hike, has no fee, and is available year-round. While the temperature is less than 100 degrees, the scenic surroundings make up for the slightly less than hot water.

This is a popular, family friendly spot, complete with two pools, indoor lodging, RV and tent camping, and hiking trails. The pools are kept at 185-195 degrees, with the smaller of the two being reserved for overnighters only. Day visitors are charged an hourly fee.