The Best Backpacking in Marion County

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 pla...

Battle Axe Summit via Whetstone, Twin Lakes, Elk Lake is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Detroit, Oregon.

Bagby Trail #544 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Detroit, Oregon.

From Highway 22 at the Breitenbush River Bridge, in Detroit, turn north on to French Creek Rd. Drive up French Creek about 7.7 miles to the Upper TH #3379/3381 to Dome Rock and Tumble Lake. The trail can be found on the left side of the road and is easily seen after you pass it. It's best to pass...

Bull of the Woods Wilderness Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Detroit, Oregon.

With 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...

Bagby Trail #54 and Battle Ax Mountain Trail #3340 is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Detroit, Oregon.

Twin Lakes via Battle Ax Mountain and Bagby Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Detroit, Oregon.

Elk Lake to Twin Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lyons, Oregon.

Shellrock Lake #700, Serene Lake and Grouse Point Trail #517 is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

On a clear day, this short, secluded hike offers breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Rainier, Adams, Hood, and Jefferson, as well as of downtown Portland, Coast Range, and the Roaring River Wilderness.Begin the hike from the Twin Springs Trailhead and immediately take your first left at the T....

Triangulation 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. Depe...

Coffin 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). ...

Salmon River Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Welches, Oregon.

Salmon Trail via Kinzel is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Salmon River Trail: Short Option is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rhododendron, Oregon.