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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Blachly, Oregon
Triangle Lake Rock Slides and Lake Creek Falls
4.7Stay cool on a hot summer day with a natural rock water slide, multiple swimming hole areas, and multiple waterfalls. This is perfect for relaxing in the sun! The sign for the parking area is upstream of the falls. There is a store across from the lake if you need any last minute food and drinks...Read more -
Stayton, Oregon
Shellburg Falls
3.61.16 mi / 259 ft gainThe hike, including the initial 1.25 mile gravel road to the trailhead, is easy to complete within 1-2 hours and only requires a moderate level of fitness. Snacks and water are recommended. Being remote, there are very few hikers on the trails most days, so one shouldn't have a problem finding...Read more -
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach
5.0Clear nights on the Oregon Coast can be hard to come by, and your best bet to grab night time photos of the coast is in the Summer. This particular section of the coast is relatively quiet in the Summer time. You can park your car easily along the road that gives you access to the beach. This is...Read more -
Lebanon, Oregon
McDowell Creek County Park Loop
4.91.69 mi / 285 ft gainWhen you arrive to the park there are 3 parking lots, lower, middle and top. I like to park in the middle or top lot. From the middle parking lot take the trail to the fork and go right. This will take you to some picnic tables, great spot to have lunch. Follow the trail past the tables and it...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Mirror Lake Trail
4.64.09 mi / 810 ft gainI was out doing the Ramona Falls hike, and I decided that I needed to find a lake that provided me with a great view of Mt Hood. My first stop was Trillium Lake, but with that being a “drive up” lake, there were tons of people. Tons of people only means one thing…turbulent waters! As I was dr...Read more -
Idleyld Park, Oregon
Watson Falls
4.30.54 mi / 515 ft gainWatson Falls hurtles over a cathedral amphitheater wall of basalt, crashing into a long talus slope covered in moss and vine maple. At 272 feet, Watson Falls is the 3rd tallest waterfall in Oregon. We actually stumbled upon Watson Falls driving back from Toketee Falls. The parking area is about ...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 -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Explore Cape Kiwanda
4.8Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route. It offers sea stack rock formations, beautiful beaches, sand stone cliffs, and if you are lucky enough, amazing wildlife. It is the home of the Pacific Dory Fleet.If you are early enough, you can catch the fisherman coming and going in the mys...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Trillium Lake
4.91.89 mi / 108 ft gainTrillium Lake is a popular camp spot at the base of Mount Hood. It's known for it's scenery, abundant recreational activities, and is family friendly. Boating, swimming and fishing are quite popular on the 63 acre lake. There is a small boat ramp within the campground and a larger ramp available ...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Thor's Well
4.50.42 mi / 129.27 ft gainFirst check out the tide books and find out when low tide is. At low tide, head to Cape Perpetua State park about 2 miles South of Yachats. Park at the Captain Cook Trail Head and head down the trail South to the tide pools. Look for a hole or well in the rock with plumes of spray shooting up wi...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Green Lakes Trail
4.79.19 mi / 1240 ft gainThis 8.5 mile roundtrip hike to Green Lakes basecamp gains elevation gradually as it meanders along beautiful Fall Creek with numerous small cascades. Depending on the season (expect significant snow on the trail through early-to-mid June) the stark contrast of the snow with creek is beautiful, t...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Ramona Falls Loop
4.77.17 mi / 1148 ft gainI'd been wanting to do this hike for quite a while, and when I found work taking me to Portland, I made my return trip through the Mt. Hood wilderness area. I started this Hike from the Ramona Falls trailhead, which is the most popular starting point. The easiest way to find the trailhead, is t...Read more -
Maupin, Oregon
White River Falls
4.40.78 mi / 177 ft gainWhite 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...Read more -
Lane County, Oregon
Substitute Point via Foley Ridge Trail
9.75 mi / 1900 ft gainThis is a viewless hike until you reach Substitute Point. You are then rewarded with an amazing view. From the trailhead (#3511) you will travel 4.3 miles on an unmaintained trail into the Three Sisters Wilderness to the junction of Substitute Point. The trail has lots of fallen trees you must c...Read more -
Lincoln City, Oregon
God's Thumb
4.84.32 mi / 1073 ft gainFrom Road's End State Park, map your way to the end of NE Port Street and park on a pull off next to the described gate: on your right you'll see the gate with three skinny trees to the right of it. You'll want to park as close to this gate as possible, this will be in between some houses on a hi...Read more -
Enterprise, Oregon
Mirror Lake via Two Pan Trailhead
4.713.49 mi / 2280 ft gainMirror Lake, one of the most photogenic and peaceful lakes in the area, is accessible via the Two-Pan Trailhead, off of Upper Lostine Road. The hike follows the river that flows down from the Lakes Basin, so water is plentiful throughout. You will slowly move up the valley, crossing the river a ...Read more
