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Oakridge, Oregon

Top Spots in and near Oakridge

  • Dorena, Oregon

    Hike to Spirit, Moon, and Pinard Falls

    4.2
    2.8 mi / 630 ft gain
    Spirit Falls is the first stop on this adventure. From the parking pull-out walk a short distance of 0.4 miles to the 40 foot fan falls. Don't let the small size deter you, this is a pretty little falls, with a lovely stroll through an old growth forest and beautiful little trilliums. There is a ...
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  • Dorena, Oregon

    Trestle Creek Falls Loop

    5.0
    3.65 mi / 1234 ft gain
    Trestle Creek Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dorena, Oregon.
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  • Lowell, Oregon

    Mount June Trail

    5.0
    2.21 mi / 833 ft gain
    Mount June Trail in Lowell, Oregon, is a moderate difficulty hiking trail that stretches for 2.21 miles. The trail is known for its steep inclines and rocky terrain, making it a challenging yet rewarding hike. The trailhead is located off of Lost Creek Road, with a small parking area available fo...
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  • Lane County, Oregon

    Salt Creek Falls

    4.5
    0.65 mi / 141 ft gain
    Located off of the 58 Freeway, Salt Creek Falls is the second tallest waterfall in Oregon. The powerful cascade pours into a scenic canyon below, with beautiful surrounding views. You can drive almost right up to the falls, which is either great or anti-climactic, depending on your outlook. Turn...
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  • Cascade Summit, Oregon

    Diamond Creek Falls

    5.0
    2.92 mi / 443 ft gain
    The beginning of this trail starts at the parking lot of Salt Creek Falls, right off of the 58 freeway. During the winter months, there's a gate blocking the road to the parking lot. You can park at the gate and it's a 0.6 mile walk to the beginning of the Salt Creek Falls trailhead. If you haven...
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  • Lane County, Oregon

    Ski or Snowshoe to Fuji Shelter

    8 mi / 1400 ft gain
    This is a great and relatively easy winter overnight trip for cross-country skiiers and snowshoers alike into the crest of the Oregon Cascades. The route offers tremendous views of Diamond Peak, Willamette Pass, and the western Oregon Cascades. While it can be done in a day, take advantage of th...
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  • Lane County, Oregon

    Summit Diamond Peak

    9 mi / 3600 ft gain
    At 8,743 feet, Diamond Peak is almost as tall as the other iconic volcanoes of the Oregon Cascades, but sees just a fraction of the people. Outside the range of casual Portland day hikes and hard to see from the highway and from other peaks, Diamond Peak and the spectacular wilderness surrounding...
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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Fuji Mountain Summit via Waldo Road

    11.3 mi / 2329 ft gain
    Background Fuji Mountain has been known by mountain bikers for years, since it sits just off the circuit of popular biking routes around Waldo Lake and makes for a notoriously difficult climb on a bike. Word hasn't spread to the hiking community yet, despite the spectacular views from the summit...
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  • Lane County, Oregon

    Kayak Camping at Waldo Lake

    5.0
    Waldo Lake is at the top of most Oregon paddler’s lists for a late-summertime adventure. Not only is the lake perfectly set up for days of exploration, but the visibility of the water is staggering…and record setting. It’s been measured over 150 feet. It’s important to note that the future sereni...
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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Ski or Snowshoe to Midnight Lake

    6.2 mi / 600 ft gain
    The trip to Midnight Lake is a great way to spend a winter day and explore an otherwise overlooked lake in the central Oregon Cascades. Although the lake does see winter visitors, it is often  empty and very few people bother to hike to the far end of the lake. The route to the lake is through be...
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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Diamond View Lake via Trapper Creek

    9.88 mi / 1070 ft gain
    Diamond View Lake is relatively unknown compared to many of the other lakes in the Oregon Cascades, yet the views it delivers of Diamond Peak are top-notch. While it can also be done as a summer backpack, winter brings out the best aspects of the scenery - low-angle light on Diamond Peak, long n...
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  • Lane County, Oregon

    Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs

    4.2
    0.9 mi / 249 ft gain
    Soaking in Terwilliger (otherwise known as "Cougar") hot springs is a great way to relax and wind back while exploring the Cascades. A spring flows from a small cave and cascades into multiple pools leading down a small gully, creating pools which have varying temperatures from hot (closer to the...
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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Odell Lake

    5.0
    10 mi / 65 ft gain
    This spot in central Oregon is a beautiful, natural lake where you can combine a nice hike with an afternoon of fishing. There are opportunities for multiple hikes surrounding the lake that are moderately challenging hikes and also remain scenic throughout the 10 mile trek around the lake. Relax...
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  • Douglas County, Oregon

    Umpqua Hot Springs

    3.7
    0.52 mi / 108 ft gain
    When you arrive at the hot springs you'll see a bathroom and large dumpster in a small gravel parking lot. From the parking lot you'll see a bridge which leads to the trail up to the springs. Its a 0.25 mile walk up to seven different pools, sitting 150ft. above the North Umpqua River. All the ho...
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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Fly Fish on Davis Lake

    About 50 miles southwest of Bend, Davis Lake is one of the major fishing destinations among the cluster of lakes in central Oregon. The lake was once known as a go-to spot for really big rainbow trout, but largemouth bass were illegally introduced to the Davis Lake in the 90s and they have now ta...
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  • Deschutes County, Oregon

    Camp and Fish at Crane Prairie Reservoir

    3.0
    Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top-producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon. The record rainbow to date weighed just over 19 pounds, so there is a good chance of catching some lunkers while visiting here.The lake is located on the Deschutes National Forest, approximately 30 mile...
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Camping and Lodging in Oakridge

Black Canyon Campground
Lowell, Oregon

Black Canyon Campground

Rujada Day Use Picnic Area
Dorena, Oregon

Rujada Day Use Picnic Area

Timber Butte Cabin
Fall Creek, Oregon

Timber Butte Cabin

Rujada Campground
Dorena, Oregon

Rujada Campground

Fairview Peak Lookout Tower
Dorena, Oregon

Fairview Peak Lookout Tower

Warner Mountain Lookout
US Frst Service Road 439

Warner Mountain Lookout