Molalla, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Molalla
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McMinnville, Oregon
Hike the Red Trail in Miller Woods
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainLocated three miles west of McMinnville and available for public hiking and activities, Miller Woods is owned and operated by Yamhill SWCD. You may choose different trails to take.From the parking lot the trails are marked by colors to go on the 4.0 mile loop go to the meadow and follow the red m...Read more -
McMinnville, Oregon
Miller Woods
5.03.63 mi / 735 ft gainMiller Woods Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near McMinnville, Oregon.Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Hike to Upper Bridal Veil Falls
5.00.5 miAt the parking lot for Angel's Rest, turn left uphill on to Palmer Mill Road. Drive for about a mile, and park right past a tributary stream/small waterfall (pictured above) on your left that flows through a small pipe under the road. You will see a small space to park on the right. Park here and...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
A Quick Escape to Sauvie Island
3.5During those summer days when you’re desperately seeking some sand between your toes, open space to soak up the sun, and nature to play around in…Sauvie Island is calling your name. Located just 10 miles outside of downtown Portland, Sauvie Island offers a convenient rural escape that’s just begg...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Devil's Peak Lookout
3.02.62 mi / 600 ft gainThe Trail: This hike is one of the 2 routes that lead to the lookout, and the shorter of the two. It requires more driving to get to the trailhead than the other, but less walking, so if that sounds appealing to you, you have come to the right place! First, you'll be greeted by a dense forest w...Read more -
Washougal, Washington
Cape Horn Trail
4.36.76 mi / 1795 ft gainThe Cape Horn Trail is great for those who are short on time, but still want to get outside for something close by with great views. Located just 35 min east of Portland, the Cape Horn Trail offers a few different possibilities for you to hike. The whole loop (lower section is closed from Feb 1s...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Fairy Falls
4.82.02 mi / 1293 ft gainFairy Falls sits in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, not much more than a mile from the Wahkeena Trailhead. The parking lot is right off the Old Columbia River Highway and will be packed with cars in the summer. Head up the trail towards Wahkeena Falls, which is not far up the hill. This f...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Wahkeena Falls
4.00.48 mi / 427 ft gainThis Waterfall is located along the Colombia River Gorge and is surrounded by many other, much more trafficked waterfalls so it gets a lot fewer visitors. This is a beautiful spot to relax at, take photos, and get away from some of the crowds. The bottom of the falls end right at the parking lot ...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop
4.35.11 mi / 2162 ft gainThe Multnomah-Wahkeena loop is a classic hike in the Columbia Gorge. Few hikes take you by as many waterfalls, and the tree cover makes it a great hike in the rain. Starting at the Multnomah Falls Parking Area, head to the main viewing area of Multnomah Falls. If you get there early in the morn...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Larch Mountain's Summit
4.013.28 mi / 4629 ft gainDone as a loop or one way shuttle (in summer/fall), the full Larch Mountain experience starts at the large (but still always full) Multnomah Falls parking lot. There you'll have the chance to grab a final snack, use the restroom, and fill water bottles before joining all the "tourist" hikers on t...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Wiesendanger Falls
3.02 mi / 1591 ft gainYou can get on the trail in about 45 minutes from Portland and 35 minutes from Hood River via I-84. Once you get out of your car in the Multnomah Falls parking lot, head over to the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge. This is a neat place to check out after your hike. Then, follow the crowds to the ...Read more -
Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah Falls
4.22.61 mi / 1214 ft gainMultnomah Falls is worth a quick stop anytime you're visiting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon. This waterfall is the tallest in Oregon at 620 feet and the third largest in the Pacific Northwest behind Bridal Veil Falls (1,289 feet) and Green Lake Falls (979 feet) and has a...Read more -
Vancouver, Washington
Kayak Vancouver Lake
This is a lovely shallow lake for kayaking with spectacular views of Mt Hood and Mt St. Helens on clear days. It’s an ideal spot for beginners to learn water sports including, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming. There is a beach and park available for those afternoon picnics and nap...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Bike the Timothy Lake Trail
4.515 miLocated about 2 hours outside of Portland, Timothy lake is a great home base to adventure from. It has many campgrounds, lots of lake access and great loop around the lake that is open to both hiking and Mt biking. While the hiking loop is 13 miles, the Mt. bike loop is 15 since you need to make ...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Camp at Timothy Lake
4.5Timothy Lake is one very large, man-made lake in the heart of Mt. Hood National Forest, and can be considered one of the best summer camping spots in the area. With more than ten campgrounds to choose from, this area can accommodate almost every type of camping possible - everything from cabin re...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Triple Falls
4.53.4 mi / 1168 ft gainAccess to Triple Falls is currently closed. Learn more on the Forest Service Site. This hike, starting at the Oneonta Trailhead is a 3.2 mile roundtrip. You will gain approximately 600 feet in elevation as the trail often switches from moderate flat easy hiking to more difficult elevation gain a...Read more