The Best Hiking Trails in Oregon (United States)

Saddle Mountain Trail - Oregon

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near Denver (historical), Oregon (United States)

SeasideChamber

Distance: 1.88mi
Elevation +: 1742f
TrailRank: 28

The Saddle Mountain State Park entrance is located just past mile post 10 going East on Hwy 26 from Seaside. The trail head is 7 mile from the entrance to the park. The road is very bumpy so be kind to your vehicle suspe...

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Owl Point Trail, near ZigZag, Oregon

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near Lost Lake Resort, Oregon (United States)

jimmyangel

Distance: 5.13mi
Elevation +: 686f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofOwl Point Trail, near ZigZag, Oregon

This is a little known trail to Owl Point. It was an abandoned old trail that was rescued in 2007 by volunteers. The trail takes you to Owl Point for a fantastic panoramic view of Mt Hood's north face - a somewhat unusua...

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Ramona Falls Loop, Zigzag, Oregon

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near Rhododendron, Oregon (United States)

jimmyangel

Distance: 7.56mi
Elevation +: 1135f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofRamona Falls Loop, Zigzag, Oregon

An Oregon classic hike to what must be one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest. Not to be missed.

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Tillamook Head, Seaside, Oregon

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near Cannon Beach, Oregon (United States)

jimmyangel

Distance: 5.69mi
Elevation +: 1375f
TrailRank: 28

"...from this point I beheld the grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed, in my frount a boundless Ocean" - William Clark, November 1805

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Hood - Sandy River trail

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near Rhododendron, Oregon (United States)

sihightower

Distance: 6.16mi
Elevation +: 597f
TrailRank: 28

Easy minimal grade walk along sandy trail (shared with horses, watch your step) from the west trail head to the seasonal temporary bridge across the Sandy River. Can continue after crossing to Ramona Falls trail. Semi-op...

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Bethany/Tanasbourne

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near Oak Hills, Oregon (United States)

ckean

Distance: 12.61mi
Elevation +: 272f
TrailRank: 28

This route starts at the Oak Hills Recreation Center and primarily follows the Westside Trail, the Rock Creek Trail, and the Waterhouse Trail. The walk is entirely pavement (with the exception of some wooden bridges) but...

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Golden Lake, Three Sisters Wilderness

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near Elk Lake, Oregon (United States)

vibramhead

Distance: 16.27mi
Elevation +: 5262f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofGolden Lake, Three Sisters Wilderness

Two-day out-and-back backpack from Three Creeks Lake through Park Meadows to Golden Lake, which lies at the north base of Broken Top. Much of the hike goes through the 2012 Pole Creek Burn.

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Hood - Umbrella Falls Lite

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near Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

sihightower

Distance: 4.51mi
Elevation +: 876f
TrailRank: 28

Very nice. Planned to do loop to Sahalie Falls, but asthma issues secondary to very dusty trails truncated walk. Lots of flowers in first week of August, maybe a week or two past peak but still very nice. Umbrella Falls...

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Coast - China Creek

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near Searose Beach, Oregon (United States)

sihightower

Distance: 5.36mi
Elevation +: 243f
TrailRank: 28

Portion of trail closed because of bridge closure at Blowout Creek at south end; started at Muriel Ponsler viewpoint and went south, out and back. Better option would be starting at south end at Hobbit Trail parking area...

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Elk Meadows, near Government Camp, Oregon

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near Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

jimmyangel

Distance: 5.89mi
Elevation +: 1070f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofElk Meadows, near Government Camp, Oregon

This is a nice hike up to a beautiful meadow on the southeast side of Mt Hood. There are nice wildflowers in July and it looks like lots of huckleberries too (end of August). Great views of Mt Hood and a couple of rushin...

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Hood -Mt Multorpor Part 2

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near Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

sihightower

Distance: 5.26mi
Elevation +: 568f
TrailRank: 28

First portion of track lost. Looks like 5+ miles for loop, excluding side trip to top of Mt Multorpor. Easy access- park at Summit Rest Area at Government Camp, walk across highway and start walking. Excellent walk; gre...

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Oneonta Trail to Triple Falls

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near Saint Cloud, Washington (United States)

Waterfallin

Distance: 3.11mi
Elevation +: 1122f
TrailRank: 28

One of the better short hikes in Columbia River Gorge follows Oneonta Creek upstream to a unique triple segmented waterfall. I hiked the 5km out back route on a rainy day in November without another soul on the trail. We...

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Latourell Falls Trail

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near Latourell, Oregon (United States)

Waterfallin

Distance: 2.17mi
Elevation +: 702f
TrailRank: 28

An awesome 3.5km loop hike that takes you around and above 250’ Latourell Falls to an upper falls further up Latourell Creek.

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Silver Falls Trail

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near Hullt (historical), Oregon (United States)

Deckard

Distance: 9.69mi
Elevation +: 7628f
TrailRank: 27

This is one of the most amazing hikes in Oregon. During this tour you will visit 10 different waterfalls where each is more beautiful than the previous one! You do not want to miss this one. Don't hesitate to do the full...

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Chuckle Springs Trail, near Oakridge, Oregon

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near McCredie Springs, Oregon (United States)

jimmyangel

Distance: 4.25mi
Elevation +: 604f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofChuckle Springs Trail, near Oakridge, Oregon

A large spring pops out and feeds the Middle Fork of the Willamette river. This is a massive spring of clear, cold water. The lower part of the trail was closed due to a recent forest fire - but it is still possible to w...

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Starvation-Defiance Loop

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near Cook, Washington (United States)

pdxbucky

Distance: 10.45mi
Elevation +: 4199f
TrailRank: 27

This is a loop up Starvation Ridge past Warren Lake and then down Mt Defiance Trail. I did not summit Mt Defiance this day. This trail is a great day hike. There are lots of sections where you just have to put your head ...

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Green Lakes 11/2/21 10:07:51 AM

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near Elk Lake, Oregon (United States)

vibramhead

Distance: 9.51mi
Elevation +: 1168f
TrailRank: 27

Day hike to Green Lakes. No snow at trailhead at 5100 ft. Hit the first snow at about 5600 ft, and by the time we reached Green Lakes at 6200 ft there was about 3 inches of snow on the ground. Overcast, but clear enough ...

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Alameda Ridge loop

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near Hollywood, Oregon (United States)

ckean

Distance: 7.01mi
Elevation +: 492f
TrailRank: 27

Starting at Rose City Park this loop explores the nine staircases of Alameda Ridge. The route is designed to provide the most elevation gain for the walker so there are nine staircases ascents and only two descents. Ther...

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Astoria Column down Cathedral Tree trail and back

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near Astoria, Oregon (United States)

DangerAmy

Distance: 1.60mi
Elevation +: 466f
TrailRank: 27| 3.67

Photo ofAstoria Column down Cathedral Tree trail and back

Astoria Column down Cathedral Tree trail and back. This is a popular tail here in Astoria. It's pretty steep, muddy, and slippery in places so don't wear your good shoes, and be extra cautious in the middle part where it...

Nice up to the column and back down or do it the other way if you like, park at the column and hike down then back up. L...

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Mississippi Head

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near Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

bisbj

Distance: 9.76mi
Elevation +: 3451f
TrailRank: 27

I really enjoy this loop. If you have not been there, you should include the tip of Mississippi Head to visit the plane wreck.

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Elk Meadows Loop

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near Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

Karen and Sally

Distance: 6.69mi
Elevation +: 1050f
TrailRank: 27

Lots of obstacles! Downed trees and snow fields and mud. Oh, and a raging creek crossing on a downed tree!

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Shellrock Mountain loop

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near Home Valley, Washington (United States)

bisbj

Distance: 6.43mi
Elevation +: 2766f
TrailRank: 27

This is borderline scrambling, but a fun day out. The trail down from Shellrock Mtn had some of the worst blowdown I have ever seen, it took ages to get through it.

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Ruckel Fail, Herman Bail, 4-Dec-2015

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near Cascade Locks, Oregon (United States)

kepPNW

Distance: 19.98mi
Elevation +: 5049f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofRuckel Fail, Herman Bail, 4-Dec-2015

Started up Ruckel Ridge, only to find it impossibly coated in ice less than 1000' up. Bailed, and hiked the PCT over to Herman Creek instead.

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Eagle Creek

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near Fort Rains, Washington (United States)

bisbj

Distance: 13.43mi
Elevation +: 5528f
TrailRank: 27

One of the best and most popular hikes in the Columbia Gorge. I started hiking at 4.45 am and only met people once I turned back. The trail follows man-made ledges, so it is unsuited if you have a fear of heights,

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