The Best Trails in Oregon (United States)

Cascade head preserve trail

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Jan Baur

Distance

6.85mi

Elevation +

1342f

TrailRank

30

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Easy trail (for someone in good shape) up a hill overlooking the marine reserve. Walk through forest, then meadows and finally forest again if you decide to continue the trail after the top of the hill. Scenic views i...

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Lookout Mountain Trail, Near Government Camp, Oregon

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jimmyangel

Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

673f

TrailRank

30

Easy hike to the top of Lookout Mountain where a spectacular 360 degree view of the cascades awaits you! Mt. Hood looks huge to the west! You can also see Mt. Adams, Mt. St Helens and Mt Rainier to the north and Mt Jeffe...

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Council Crest/Tryon Creek Loop

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ckean

Distance

16.13mi

Elevation +

2264f

TrailRank

30

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This route starts at the Portland Heights Park parking lot and goes through the Marquam Nature Park, the waterfront, River View Natural Area, Tryon Creek, and Terwilliger Boulevard. Most of the hike is along dirt trails ...

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Hood - Sahallie Falls/Umbrella Falls/Timberline

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sihightower

Distance

7.73mi

Elevation +

1427f

TrailRank

30

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Nice option; good variety of terrain and views. Works best as going to Sahallie Falls first; mostly shade on trail, then Umbrella Falls leg from falls to trailhead later in the day as it's more exposed. As always, plenty...

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Post Canyon - Kingsley Reservoir Shuttle

Mountain Bike

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Hood River Bicycles

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Distance

14.39mi

Elevation +

673f

TrailRank

30

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Shuttle run from Kingsley Reservoir to Hood River. Drop off at Kingsley Reservoir. Cross "Lower Reservoir" and climb up the fire road to the trail head of Dirt Surfer. This track takes you down Antoines, crosses Flume...

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Lewis & Clark River from Nutel Landing

Kayak\/Canoe

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DangerAmy

Distance

6.94nm

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

30

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this is a great place to launch. The park is well maintained with trails, bathrooms, picnic tables, and Intrepretive info. The launch is very muddy at low tide, but at higher tides it's fine if a bit steep. The only draw...

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Little Grayback Trail

Mountain Bike

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christian_r

Distance

10.92mi

Elevation +

1929f

TrailRank

30

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The road from the lake up to the TRAILHEAD is graveled and kind of steep but is no problem for a 2wd car. Alternatively, you can park at PARKING FOR A LONGER RIDE and pedal to the trailhead. The trail is a nice grade for...

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Smith Rock Trail, Redmond, Oregon

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jimmyangel

Distance

4.15mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

29

This hike goes around Smith Rock, climbing a little bit and then going around the famous monkey face rock formation. It then becomes a pleasant walk next to the Crooked River. Very nice.

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Grande Ronde Valley Loop

Road Bike

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lagrandenaturally

Distance

41.43mi

Elevation +

984f

TrailRank

29

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A gentle scenic ride through Grande Ronde Valley farmlands in Northeastern Oregon in Union County with stops in Cove and Union. Pastoral views of the valley and the winding Grande Ronde River. Mostly flat terrain. Excell...

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Coast - Drift Creek

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sihightower

Distance

7.93mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

29

Lovely walk down to the creek through old growth forest, especially nice in mid-July. Ignore the straight portion of the track; GPS was accidentally off for a bit. It was under two hours each way for us. It's a pretty 40...

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Mt Hood Wildness -- Burnt Lake

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LIHiker

Distance

8.72mi

Elevation +

1919f

TrailRank

29

This is a simple trail that from FS 109 to Burnt Lake. This is a great spot for camping. Along the way, there are great views of Mt. Hood. With an additional .9 miles beyond Burnt Lake, the Burnt Lake trail intersects wi...

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Pacific Crest Falls Trail, Cascade Locks, Oregon

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jimmyangel

Distance

4.58mi

Elevation +

1198f

TrailRank

29

This is a truly magical hike - it is the quintessential Oregon rainforest landscape. Moss everywhere, a rushing water creek and a nice quaint bridge over it and the then the beautiful Pacific Crest Falls. This trail was ...

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Prineville Reservoir Hike

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Comodín

Distance

5.72mi

Elevation +

955f

TrailRank

29

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Beautiful hike along the Prineville Reservoir and once up the hill, some great views of the mountains (Sisters, Jefferson, Bachelor and Mount Hood).

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Painted Hills, Fossil Beds NM, OR USA, April 2016

Walking

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omriqo1

Distance

6.50mi

Elevation +

627f

TrailRank

29

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Combination of short walks & drive at the painted hils. The longest walk (less than an hour) is a hike up the Caroll Rim trail which provides panoramic views of the coloured rock in the park. The entire visit in the par...

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Hood - Mirror Lake trail

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sihightower

Distance

6.23mi

Elevation +

1506f

TrailRank

29

Busy, popular trail. Nice view, and humorous pikas in the scree at the top, but too many people. 8/14 sih, cvg

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Wagner Butte Trail

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christian_r

Distance

10.34mi

Elevation +

2316f

TrailRank

29

2008-10-29 Popular local hike, nice views, approx. 2hrs to the top, would make a nice bike trail if riding it were legal... ;)

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Hood - Eagle Creek Trail

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sihightower

Distance

6.58mi

Elevation +

1322f

TrailRank

29

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07/03/2020 (sih, cvg) Rather nice, despite longish drive to start (Harvey Rd Trailhead); some confusion on Google Maps this time sent us on 45 minute wild goose chase. Last mile of road still badly potholed, but seemed l...

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Cape Lookout

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bisbj

Distance

4.85mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

29| 5.0

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One of the classic coast hikes. Great views from the end of the cape with a possibility of seeing whales, sea lions, pelicans and the like.

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Hood - Cast Lake - Burnt Lake south trailhead

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sihightower

Distance

10.47mi

Elevation +

1772f

TrailRank

29

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A very nice walk through mature fir and spruce, past a few open fern meadows and then a short steep connection via Devil's Tie trail to a postcard perfect mountain lake (primitive camping possible). A steady but moderate...

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Hood- Clear Creek to Ditch

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sihightower

Distance

7.19mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

29

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Pleasant walk; initially along Clear Creek and mostly flat except for climb from creek. Did portion to Clear Creek Ditch; a bit unclear about finding trail that goes to Keeps Mill campground. Except for a couple of small...

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Hood - Dry Fir and Veda Lake Trails

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sihightower

Distance

8.83mi

Elevation +

1670f

TrailRank

29

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08/18/2018 sih, cvg - Still a lovely hike (actual distance seems to be 10.2 miles). Only one biker on the Dry Fir trail, several day tripper groups on the Veda Lake trail in mid-afternoon, warm Saturday in August. Black ...

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Hood - McGee Creek/Timberline/Old Baldy

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sihightower

Distance

8.00mi

Elevation +

2346f

TrailRank

29

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08/19/2017 Long slog uphill to start for 1.5 miles (McGee Creek trail), then along Timberline Trail, on near vertical mountain side, with tall trees, but rather sparse understory. Trail nearly washed out in a couple of p...

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Hood - Douglas Trail

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sihightower

Distance

6.01mi

Elevation +

1306f

TrailRank

29

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Excellent walk. Not a single other party on the trail or at parking area on perfect August Monday. Mostly through tall forest, but with several nice views, including old quarry at the start, and views of Hood and Jeffers...

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Hood - Bonney Meadow/Boulder Lake

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sihightower

Distance

8.65mi

Elevation +

2028f

TrailRank

29

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07/05/2020 (sih, cvg) Five years later, the easy access from NF 4590 no longer seems worth it; first two miles up to Bonney Meadow are hard and boring, especially with the prospect of long slog back up from the lake to l...

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2011-08-01 09:55. Hagar Mt

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fishingwishing

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

2080f

TrailRank

29

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Hiking with the Ya Ya's... so many beautiful wildflowers everywhere The track is for UP ONLY. We took the same trail down (much easier) but my phone was low battery and so I shut it off. Just double the mileage ... and ...

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