Marion County, Oregon

Top Spots in and near Marion County

Scotts Mills, Oregon
Abiqua Falls

4.9

0.69 mi / 115 ft gain

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, you’ll pass one dirt trail right at the ending of ...
Read more
Silverton, Oregon
Camp in Silver Falls State Park

4.6

8.7 mi / 1300 ft gain

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 provide the perfect respite after a long day of ex...
Read more
Drake Crossing, Oregon
Trail of Ten Falls Loop

4.7

7.16 mi / 1178 ft gain

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 and a decent jacket (preferably water-resistant)....
Read more
Silverton, Oregon
South Silver Falls

5.0

2.14 mi / 361 ft gain

South Silver Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Silverton, Oregon.
Read more
Scotts Mills, Oregon
Upper Butte Creek Falls

4.0

0.73 mi / 308 ft gain

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. A short .3 mile walk on a few switchbacks and...
Read more
Molalla, Oregon
Huckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop

4.0

3.72 mi / 702 ft gain

Huckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Molalla, Oregon.
Read more
Woodburn, Oregon
Explore the Woodburn Shoe Tulip Farm

4.0

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 go.For $5 a person or $20 for a car this place off...
Read more
Stayton, Oregon
Shellburg Falls

3.2

1.16 mi / 259 ft gain

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. Being remote, there are very few hikers on the trails most days, so one shouldn't have a problem finding...
Read more
Lyons, Oregon
Henline Falls Trail

5.0

1.71 mi / 312 ft gain

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. The trail comes to a fork, stay to the left you ar...
Read more
Lyons, Oregon
Swim at Three Pools

5.0

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 swimming holes within just feet from one another i...
Read more
Saint Paul, Oregon
Hike the Champoeg SP Loop

5.0

3.4 mi / 120 ft gain

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 Townsite loop with my family on black friday #opto...
Read more
Lyons, Oregon
Cedar Flat and Kopetski Trail Loop

9.62 mi / 958 ft gain

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 crossing through Salem, as Lake Street Dive albums p...
Read more
Gates, Oregon
Opal Creek Pools Loop

4.6

6.6 mi / 663 ft gain

Note: this trail is closed due to fire damage. For more updates, please visit the Forest Service website. 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 ro...
Read more
Clackamas County, Oregon
Bagby Hot Springs

4.3

2.91 mi / 397 ft gain

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 bridge over Nohorn Creek and follow the Hot Springs Fo...
Read more
Oregon City, Oregon
Walk the Canemah Bluff Loop

4.5

1.6 mi / 200 ft gain

You'll never stumble upon Canemah Park unless you're really looking for it. Tucked away in the hills of Oregon City above the Locks, this residential park has a miniature-sized set of everything you'd expect in a children's park: Playground, picnic benches, bathrooms, and wide, forested trails. D...
Read more
Gates, Oregon
Natural Rock Arch

5.0

0.68 mi / 449 ft gain

The Santiam Forest is well known for its many beautiful spots, but this one is fairly uncommon. It's likely you will be the only person out here. Since it's such a short hike, just about a mile round trip, you could easily make it a pit stop on your way to or from someplace else and not have to w...
Read more