Oregon
Start at the coast, hit up breweries and food trucks in Portland, explore hundreds of waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, ski or snowboard year-round on Mt. Hood and continue on to the Alvord Desert. Even with all of this adventure, you'll just be scratching the surface of what Oregon has to offer.
Top Spots in and near Oregon
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Portland, Oregon
Warrior Rock Lighthouse
4.36.04 mi / 148 ft gainThis is a perfect easy hike close to Portland on Sauvie Island that offers more than just a walk through a forest. At the end of the 3 mile trail is a long secluded beach and the Warrior Rock Lighthouse. This has become one of my favorite go-to runs on a summer weeknight evening or for a quieter ...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Dry Fly Fishing the East Fork of Hood River
4.0This river may be a bit under the radar at the moment but not for long. This section doesn't have the big fish, that the main fork of the Hood River does but it will keep you busy with modest active trout perfect for a 3 or 5 weight rod in the summer time and a dry fly. It's a great beginner &...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Ride the Twin Bridges Loop
4.5Starting and ending at Drake Park in the heart of downtown Bend, the Twin Bridges Loop is one of the most popular and scenic road cycling routes in Central Oregon.The Twin Bridges Loop covers 36 miles of rolling terrain and offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Cascade mountains, rolling f...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Snowshoe Tom, Dick, and Harry
5.08 mi / 1710 ft gainYour day of adventure will start at the Skibowl West parking lot. Unfortunately, due to snowplowing, the roadside parking to the Mirror Lake trailhead is covered in snow. If you are doing this hike in the summer, be sure to check out this adventure: Climb Tock, Dick, and Harry Mountain!After you ...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Mountain Bike Lava Lands Blackrock Trail to Benham Falls
Blackrock Trail starts at the Lava Lands Visitor Center, which is about a 5-mile drive south of Bend on Highway 97. You can park at the Lava Lands Visitor Center and then take the trail marked Sun-Lava Trail. This will take you to Blackrock Trail, which you will see as a turn-off to the right abo...Read more -
Baker City, Oregon
Elkhorn Crest Trail
5.028.46 mi / 4436 ft gainThe Elkhorn Crest Trail runs along the Elkhorn Ridge of the Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon. From this ridge you can scramble of multiple peaks, including the highest in the ridge: Rock Creek Butte (9,106 ft) and Elkhorn Peak (8,931 ft). For the peakbaggers out there, the Elkhorns contain 13 of ...Read more -
Hood River, Oregon
Bike from Hood River to The Dalles
4.040 mi / 2800 ft gainThe ride from Hood River to The Dalles is one of the best 20 mile stretches of road biking in Oregon, and arguably the best. The ride starts out in the wonderful town of Hood River - a tourist and adventure destination in its own right - and follows the historic Columbia River Gorge highway (US-3...Read more -
National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon
Hike to Gifford Lake
3 mi / 500 ft gainSet out at the Lower Lake trailhead along trail #717. After only half a mile the trail opens up to Lower Lake, with views of Olallie Butte. The trail winds around the north east side of the lake and you come to a junctions with trail #706. From here take the left onto #706 and continue about .6 o...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Captain Cook Trail
5.00.65 mi / 166.01 ft gainThe Oregon cost is some of the most dramatic coastline in the Western United States, and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area hosts an array of unique features arches, chasms, and blowholes like Thor's Well. The Captain Cook Trail is a quick way to take in some of the best features of the Scenic Area, ...Read more -
Jordan Valley, Oregon
Float the Wild and Scenic Owyhee River
5.049.5 mi / -900 ft gainOverviewLocated in remote southeastern Oregon the Owyhee River offers an off the grid adventure through the high desert that you will not soon forget. The 50 mile section of river from Rome to Birch Creek is usually boated between March and June when there is adequate runoff to support larger bo...Read more -
Astoria, Oregon
Airport Dike Trail
3.04.11 mi / 79 ft gainParking for this hike can be found at either end of the trail. It starts at the west end of the Lewis & Clark Bridge from a small access road that is used as a parking lot. From here it is a flat walk along an old grassy road that is well maintained. If you forgot to bring along bags to pi...Read more -
Prineville, Oregon
Fly Fish Crooked River
5.0Head East out of Bend, Oregon towards Prineville Reservoir State Park and Highway 27, which runs along the Crooked River. It is about an hour outside of Bend. Once you reach Highway 27 (Crooked River Highway), there are several campgrounds and pull-outs along the side of the road where you can st...Read more -
Marion County, Oregon
Hike Mt. Jefferson's Park Ridge
5.07.4 mi / 1500 ft gainFrom the Breightenbush Lake PCT trailhead (5,600ft Elevation) you hike through a thick forest until you reach an old burn area. This area was burned from a forest fire and has rebirthed lush green plants and bushes to help feed all the animals in the area. After a mile of climbing through the bur...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kayak Laurance Lake
5.0This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it. It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...Read more -
Crescent, Oregon
Odell Lake
4.710 mi / 65 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Princeton, Oregon
Camp at Mann Lake
Mann Lake can be found in the Steens Mountain Wilderness area. Camping is first come first serve but depending on the time of year it won't be crowded at all. I visited in the early fall and there was one other car. I decided to camp next to the lake (>200 ft. away of course), which holds wat...Read more
