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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Idanha, Oregon
Hike up the South Slopes of Mount Jefferson
15 mi / 7400 ft gainSet out from Pamelia Lake Trailhead through dense old growth forest. You'll see giant cedars, mixed firs and stunning mountain streams carving their way thru very green forest. After a couple miles, you'll reach Pamelia Lake. This is a great place to grab a snack, water, take photos and camp if y...Read more -
Agness, Oregon
Fly Fish the Rogue River at the Mermaid Riffle
The Steelhead run on the Rogue River is famous the world over and for good reason. Like anywhere, local guides are the gatekeepers to the right spot and should be contacted accordingly. Steelhead run December through March and Chinook April through Fall, with Coho making an appearance in the lat...Read more -
Corvallis, Oregon
Hike the Fitton Green Natural Area Trail
5.05 mi / 1190 ft gainThis is a moderately trafficked trail near Corvallis, OR. It is great for rainy days as much of the trail is paved or has gravel. It is a popular spot for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Some parts of the trail have little shade. There are amazing views of the tall grassy hills and the town...Read more -
Silver Lake, Oregon
Crack-in-the-Ground Trail
5.01.59 mi / 131 ft gainCrack-in-the-Ground Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Christmas Valley, Oregon.Read more -
Yachats, Oregon
Heceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach
5.03.76 mi / 1040 ft gainHeceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Florence, Oregon.Read more -
Dorena, Oregon
Trestle Creek Falls Loop
5.03.65 mi / 1234 ft gainTrestle Creek Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dorena, Oregon.Read more -
Lake County, Oregon
Explore Glass Butte
Glass Butte was amazing, yet difficult to get there. The best advice I have is to commit to the dirt road until it stops, which will take you to a fence line (you can go left or you can continue right to go up the mountain). That is where we camped, which toward the left is private property and y...Read more -
Silverton, Oregon
South Silver Falls
5.02.14 mi / 361 ft gainSouth Silver Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Silverton, Oregon.Read more -
Newport, Oregon
Surf Agate Beach
4.0Agate beach is a beach break in Newport Oregon. Bring your booties and gloves because the water temperature up there is very cold. The wave is a fun rippable wave with both lefts and rights. There is a rip that you can use to get out into the lineup right next to the headland. Note: During winte...Read more -
Douglas County, Oregon
Muir Creek Falls
5.01.08 mi / 135 ft gainMuir Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crater Lake, Oregon.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 -
Florence, Oregon
Photograph Neptune State Park Scenic Viewpoint
5.0This state park, just off the 101 near Florence, Oregon, is a cool spot to turn out and check out! Great place to just stop and watch the waves crashing into the rocks as well as all the different wildlife in the area. If you walk further south, Cummins Creek flows into the ocean. Also not to b...Read more -
Terrebonne, Oregon
Misery Ridge Trail
5.02.58 mi / 919 ft gainMisery Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Terrebonne, Oregon.Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Tumalo Falls Loop
6.87 mi / 1237 ft gainTumalo Falls Loop is a loop trail with stunning scenery including the adventure titled, Tumalo Falls. This trail is located near Bend, Oregon.Read more -
Sweet Home, Oregon
Horse Rock Ridge Research Natural Area
5.03.74 mi / 951 ft gainHorse Rock Ridge Research Natural Area in Sweet Home, Oregon, offers a unique hiking trail that spans approximately 3.74 miles. The trail is moderately difficult, with an elevation gain of 951 feet, making it suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail begins in a dense forest of Douglas fir and ...Read more -
Terrebonne, Oregon
Smith Rock State Park Canyon Trail
5.03.27 mi / 587 ft gainSmith Rock State Park Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Terrebonne, Oregon.Read more
