Shaniko, Oregon

Top Spots in and near Shaniko

  • Shaniko, Oregon

    Explore Shaniko's Ghost Town

    Heading south from Wasco, the scenery trades off between new farms and old abandoned homesteads. Most areas are fenced off along the road to keep in the roaming cattle, but now and then there is access to adventure off and visit the places that the settlers decided on in the 18-1900's.About 50 mi...
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  • Maupin, Oregon

    Fly-Fishing the Lower Deschutes River

    5.0
    Spending a day on the lower Deschutes is as rewarding as it gets for a fly-fisherman. The canyon is incredibly beautiful, and the fish are some of the most colorful and athletic you can catch.The mighty Deschutes River is a stunning, blue-ribbon river where people come to fly-fish from around the...
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  • Maupin, Oregon

    White River Falls

    4.4
    0.78 mi / 177 ft gain
    White River Falls is perfect for those looking for an easy hike with great rewards. From the parking lot, it is a brisk walk to a view point, where you can immediately take in the gorgeous falls! To get down to the bottom of the falls, turn left and begin walking down the trail. You will cross a...
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  • Maupin, Oregon

    Explore White River Falls State Park

    White River Falls is located 35 miles south of The Dalles and 4.5 miles east of Tygh Valley. With only a short walk from the parking area to the viewing area and trails leading down to the water.White River Falls, which is the furthest upstream, drops about 75 feet with multiple channels, and at ...
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  • Madras, Oregon

    White Water Raft Down the Deschutes River

    4.5
    For first time rafters and those just looking to get back into some fun white water, the Deschutes is a great run and an easily accessible one at that. Guiding companies operate trips spring through late summer starting out of the quiet town of Maupin, Oregon with both half day (just river raftin...
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  • Mitchell, Oregon

    Walk the Painted Cove Loop Trail

    4.0
    0.2 mi / 40 ft gain
    To get to the trailhead, use the US highway 26 which is the only way you can go to the Painted Hills Unit. Make a turn when arriving at Burnt Ranch Rd junction. Drive up and follow the sign around 6 miles. The trail junction is where you passed the Carroll Rim Trail and Painted Hill Overlook. Tur...
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  • Mitchell, Oregon

    Photograph the Painted Hills

    4.5
    The Painted HIlls is the most dramatic of the three units that make up John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Any trip to Eastern Oregon via Rt 26 requires a stop at the Painted HIlls to take in the unique landscape.John Day Fossil Beds are fee-free and as you enter you will see an area with bat...
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  • Condon, Oregon

    Hike Cottonwood Canyons Pinnacle Trail

    5.0
    8.6 mi / 50 ft gain
    Starting near the entrance to the fee-free Cottonwood Canyon State Park, which is one of Oregon's newest state Parks, find the large sign for the start of the Pinnacles Trail.  This park was formerly a ranch, and this largely flat trail runs along an erstwhile ranch road that follows the John Day...
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  • Wasco, Oregon

    Mountain Biking the Deschutes River Trail

    4.0
    The Deschutes River Trail—an old smooth road really, with a mix of dirt, sand and gravel—is a great mountain bike ride or hike for beginners and experts alike. While the trail is very easy, the scenery all along the route is breathtaking.Park at the well-marked trailhead just to the left as you e...
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  • High Prairie Trailhead, Oregon

    Lookout Mountain via High Prairie Trailhead

    2.69 mi / 531 ft gain
    Lookout Mountain should be the most popular destination in Oregon given its views to effort ratio. Mount Hood seems close enough to reach out and touch from the open, rocky summit, and views extend from the Three Sisters in the south to Mount Rainier to the north. While the hike is popular in the...
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    North Point Loop

    5.0
    0.43 mi / 13 ft gain
    North Point Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Terrebonne, Oregon.
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  • Lyle, Washington

    Rock Climb Horsethief Butte

    Located on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge heading east on highway 14 at milepost 85.  Pull into the parking lot on the right hand side of the road and the trailhead is located by the restrooms.   Be cautious on warm days because this is rattlesnake country.  There are signs poste...
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    Canyon Trail and Homestead Trail

    2.38 mi / 466 ft gain
    Canyon Trail and Homestead Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Terrebonne, Oregon.
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    Misery Ridge Trail

    5.0
    2.58 mi / 919 ft gain
    Misery Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Terrebonne, Oregon.
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    Misery Ridge Loop

    5.0
    2.57 mi / 774 ft gain
    This hike takes you on a tour of the park, starting out with a steep climb up to the top of the formations and then back down past Monkey Face and to the canyon floor.  It's a very popular place so if you're hoping for solitude start early -- the light on the rock walls will be worth rising earl...
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    Summit Trail Loop at Smith Rock

    4.6
    6.87 mi / 1506 ft gain
    Smith Rock State Park is an iconic PNW canyon that's become one of the rock climbing capitals of the country, and known worldwide for its sport climbing routes. And while climbing draws crowds year-round, adventurers also visit for its trail system boasting sweeping Central Oregon volcano views. ...
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Camping and Lodging in Shaniko

Trout Creek Campground
Madras, Oregon

Trout Creek Campground

Mecca Flat Campground
Madras, Oregon

Mecca Flat Campground

Rock Creek (Or)
Tygh Valley, Oregon

Rock Creek (Or)

Bear Springs Group Campground
Maupin, Oregon

Bear Springs Group Campground

Ochoco Divide Group Site
Prineville, Oregon

Ochoco Divide Group Site

Redmond / Central Oregon KOA Holiday
Culver, Oregon

Redmond / Central Oregon KOA Holiday

Guides, Insights and Stories from Shaniko

Rafting the Lower Deschutes

Rafting the Lower Deschutes

Ben Kitching