Top Adventures in Marion County
Short Hike to Abiqua Falls
This trail is unmarked and a little rough and rugged. The land is privately owned by Mount Angel Abbey, but they don't appear to have problems with courteous hikers. Walking out of the parking area back up the road in the direction you came from, ...
1 miles
180 ft gain
Camp in Silver Falls State Park
If you're thinking of hiking the Trail of Ten Falls Loop and staying overnight, there are 42 tent campsites (available from April – Oct) as well as 14 rustic cabins. With multiple beds, heat, electricity, a covered porch, and a small fridge, they ...
8.7 miles
1300 ft gain
Hike the Trail of Ten Falls Loop
The unique feature of South Falls, Lower South Falls, and Middle North Falls are the paths that pass behind the falls providing an amazing visual and auditory experience; however, be sure to have a good bag for your equipment to avoid water damage...
8.7 miles
1300 ft gain
Short Hike to Upper Butte Creek Falls
From Scott Mills Follow Crooked Finger RD NE for 13.3 Miles to the Upper Butte Creek Trailhead. The last 2-3 miles or so is gravel road with some potholes but most cars shouldn't have a problem.The path down to the falls starts near the bathrooms...
0.6 miles
100 ft gain
Explore the Woodburn Shoe Tulip Farm
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is open 9am-6pm and offers the public a chance to see their 40 acres of Tulips for a limited time during the year. Their tulip fest goes from late March to early May so double check to make sure they're open before you ...
Hike to Shellburg Falls
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 moderate level of fitness. Snacks and water are recommended. Trailhead: 44.806001, -122.62546. Being remote, there are...
3.7 miles
520 ft gain
Hike to Henline Falls
The trail is a washed out, old mining road making its way through a lush forest with a mix of ferns, moss covered trees, and towering Douglas Firs with trees blown over from wind storms lining both sides of the trail. I call those Big Foot traps. ...
2 miles
Swim at Three Pools
To get there from Salem, Follow Hwy. 22 east to Mehama. Turn on Little North Santiam Road (FS 2209) and proceed for 12 miles to Three Pools Day Use Area.
Three Pools is by far one of the most popular swimming holes in the Northwest. With multiple ...
Hike the Champoeg SP Loop
Champoeg 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 ...
3.4 miles
120 ft gain
Hike to the Opal Creek Pools
The Opal Creek pools are a wonderful place to visit year-round, but they’re a true oasis on a hot summer day. With a variety of rock outcroppings and ledges to jump off of, and plenty of room to spread out for a picnic, this is a summertime magnet...
7 miles
Backpack the Opal Creek Wilderness
On Saturday, I slid into the backseat alongside weekend belongings crammed in the car trunk. Backpacks with patches and streaks of dust. Bags of food that could be cooked over the flames of a fire.We drove south on the 5, leaving Portland and cros...
11.5 miles
900 ft gain
Hike to Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby 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 brid...
3.4 miles
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Mill City, Oregon
Fishermens Bend
Overview Nestled along a forested curve of the North Santiam River, Fishermen's Bend site is popular with both families and large groups. The area offers camping and picnicking facilities, rustic c... -
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 provides countless opportunities for rafting, kayaking, fishing and... -
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 access to some of the area's greatest whitewater, as well as a... -
Estacada, Oregon
Lockaby
Overview Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Oregon. It provides access to some of the area's greatest whitewa... -
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 flows right by spacious, lush, family-friendly campsites, g... -
Estacada, Oregon
Kingfisher
Overview Kingfisher Campground is a diamond in the rough. Its unkempt appearance gives it a true nature feel, yet it offers numerous modern conveniences and is close to a variety of recreational op...
