The Best Trails in Oregon (United States)

Opal creek and Copetski trail

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Hiking

Alexey Ustinov

Distance

6.15mi

Elevation +

804f

TrailRank

69| 2.33

Relatively easy trail. Some people come to stay overnight at the camp cabins that they book in advance. The trail that runs on the Northern side of the creek is in fact a road that is used by camp maintenance crew. We sa...

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Cascade Head - Lower Viewpoint from Knight County Park

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Chatterbox

Distance

3.43mi

Elevation +

594f

TrailRank

67

A gentle climb on a well-signed trail through tall trees and lush ferns, over many bridges, and onto a ridge with views for miles, this is a worthwhile 2-3 hour hike without any reasons not to do it. Even in the rain and...

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Finn Rock to Prince Helfrich Boat Landing

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

10.95mi

Elevation +

5463f

TrailRank

65

One of the most popular white water rafting routes on the McKenzie run on a SUP. Five class II to class III rapids are dispersed amongst this 10 mile route. White water SUP safety equipment typically includes PFD, helme...

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Dilley Lane to Island Park

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

7.55mi

Elevation +

1923f

TrailRank

62

A three hour scenic paddle on the Coastal Fork of the Willamette River. If you haven't run a river before on a SUP I'd strongly encourage an easier route before attempting Dilley Lane to Island Park. This scenic route h...

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Angel's Rest Devil's Rest hike

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Hiking

deslok

Distance

11.33mi

Elevation +

3953f

TrailRank

55

Most people reach Angel's rest and go back , but it's worth while going on and doing the entire loop hike. It's less crowded and offers a peacfull walk in the forest with some nice view points and some options to visit t...

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Saddle Mountain

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Hiking

Deckard

Distance

5.13mi

Elevation +

2946f

TrailRank

55| 4.67

This is a great walk to the top of Saddle Mountain - best done on a day without clouds. When having a clear day you have a marvelous view across the country and you can even see the Pacific. Most of the time you are walk...

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Clearwater to Island Park

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

5.84mi

Elevation +

4232f

TrailRank

55

A two hour casual / intermediate paddle on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. If you haven't run a river before on a SUP I'd strongly encourage and easier route before attempting Clearwater to Island Park Easy put ...

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Hayden Bridge to Armitage Park

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

8.55mi

Elevation +

3570f

TrailRank

54

A three hour casual paddle on the McKenzie River with a few challenging sections for beginners which can be avoided. Easy put in and take out, don’t forget a parks pass. Plenty of opportunities for stops along the way ...

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Whitely Landing to Marshall Island

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

7.32mi

Elevation +

1102f

TrailRank

54

A three hour river trail starting with a creek like feel and transitioning to the larger Willamette River. Swimming holes, a rope swim and islands are ready to explore and keep clean. Paddlers should be comfortable wit...

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Hood - Eightmile Loop

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sihightower

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1188f

TrailRank

54

06/26/2018 Very nice walk, mix of woods and small meadows, along a lovely stream for much of the first half. Large variety of wild flowers June to mid-July according to sources, plenty in evidence on our walk. Trail is s...

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To Cape Falcon via Oswald West State Park

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Hiking

Alexey Ustinov

Distance

3.43mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

51

The trail is recorded in the reverse direction. There is the Cape Falcon trail staring from highway 101 with parking located 100m North from the Short Sand Creek bridge. My first attempt was done using this trail. It wav...

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Beaver Creek Loop

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Hiking

Comodín

Distance

3.28mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

51

Nice little loop around a hill. Several options to make the loop longer which we didn't do. At the entrance of the service road there are some maps that show all the possible trails. This little loop is also worth a h...

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Hood - Burnt Lake (North)

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Hiking

sihightower

Distance

8.03mi

Elevation +

1480f

TrailRank

50

07/01/2020 (sih, cvg) Cold, wet, rainy, muddy but still nice walk. Half dozen cars at trailhead, several backpackers despite weather (covid cabin fever?). Fed chipmunk peanuts at lake at lunch. Last mile of road getting ...

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Crater Lake, Oregon Rim Trail

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Hiking

Problema

Distance

23.90mi

Elevation +

3678f

TrailRank

50

Our original plan was to hike a loop around the entire rim from the visitor's center. The western half is basically a spectacular alternative to spur/sideline off a small portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. To take this ...

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Armitage Park to Marshall Island

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Stand up Paddle

jwellington 1980

Distance

9.50mi

Elevation +

1207f

TrailRank

40

A three hour paddle from Armitage Park to Marshall Island Boat Ramp. Start on the McKenzie River, pass through the Willamette River confluence while enjoying wildlife and scenery. Pass through a few rock quarries and are...

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Tamanawas Falls (extended loop)

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Hiking

Giesound

Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

1362f

TrailRank

39

An extended version of the normal Tamanawas Trail. We added East Fork Trail #650 and Elk Meadows Trail #645 to create a loop. So you get some extra miles through the beautiful forrest.

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Trillium Lake Loop

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Snowshoe

divtune

Distance

5.14mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

39

This trip includes incredible views of Mount Hood across Trillium Lake and Summit Meadows. The two sunset photos were taken near the trailhead the evening before the trip. The altimeter on the Garmin Vista HC may have be...

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McNeil Point Via Scramble, near Welches, Oregon

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Hiking

jimmyangel

Distance

9.38mi

Elevation +

2556f

TrailRank

39

Without a doubt, this is the most spectacular trail of all of Mt Hood. The views of majestic Mt Hood begin at just under a mile, when you turn around Bald Mountain. Then the trail gets woodsy for a while to emerge at the...

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Tillamook Head Peak

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Hiking

SeasideChamber

Distance

3.32mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

39

Park at the entrance to the Elmer Feldenheimer Forest Reserve at the Tillamook Head trail head. The trail is obvious in most places. However, there are trees down over the route after a series of coastal storms so you sh...

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Multnomah & Wahkeena falls loop, Oregon, US August 2015

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Hiking

omriqo1

Distance

10.85mi

Elevation +

3419f

TrailRank

39

A nice loop a long the Columbia river, climbing up from the river to the top of Multnomah falls and to Devil's rest and than returning via the Wahkeena falls. A few nice waterfalls on the way in the forest. Occasional v...

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Black Butte from lower trailhead

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Hiking

vibramhead

Distance

10.43mi

Elevation +

4747f

TrailRank

38

Black Butte provides a sweeping panorama of the Cascades, including Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Three-Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Three Sisters (although Middle Sister is hidden behind North Sister from th...

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Multnomah Falls - Wahkeena Falls loop

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Hiking

Nick Elsey

Distance

5.00mi

Elevation +

2936f

TrailRank

38

A delightful 5m / 8km loop in the Columbia River gorge, Oregon. At the time of writing, many of the trails in this area were still closed after a devastating forest fire a couple of years back, but this loop has recently...

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Hood - Devil’s Half-Acre / Palmateer Pt Loop Short

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Hiking

sihightower

Distance

8.88mi

Elevation +

1447f

TrailRank

38

Excellent walk. Nice variety, mostly forests, with some massive old trees, small streams, and a few meadows. Shady most of the way. Ten minute walk up to Palmateer Point well worth the effort; excellent view of Mt Hood, ...

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Upper Klamath Lake South Ridge

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Hiking

hamonsieur

Distance

8.50mi

Elevation +

1306f

TrailRank

38

Started off thinking it was a 5,5 mile loop hike, turning out to be one way+ connecting hikes. So after 5 miles still climbing, we turned around and luckily found our way back before dark. Beautiful walk though

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Hiking - Smith Rock, OR

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ant1606

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

1617f

TrailRank

37

Hiking - Loop in this nice State Park. Among several sheer rock climbing walls, Monkey Face is a wonderful pillar. I had rock climbed a couple of 5.8 class routes in this park several years ago but I don't remember in wh...

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