The Best Trails in Oregon (United States)

Neahkahnie Peak

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SeasideChamber

Distance

1.46mi

Elevation +

1470f

TrailRank

28

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Head out South from Seaside approximately 23 miles on a great coastal drive down 101 with excellent views and scenery. Between mile post 41 and 42 you will see the sign for Neahkahnie Mountain. You can park at the side o...

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3 weeks in USA. Jun 2014

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Vladimir Yaroslavsky

Distance

5134.74mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

28

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Grand Canyon National Park Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Goblin Valley State Park Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park Grand Teton National Park Yellowsto...

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Saddle Mountain Trail - Oregon

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SeasideChamber

Distance

1.88mi

Elevation +

1742f

TrailRank

28

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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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jimmyangel

Distance

5.13mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

28

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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jimmyangel

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

1135f

TrailRank

28

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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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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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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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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Goverment Camp - Rhododendron - Sandy

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Pastisking

Distance

29.76mi

Elevation +

2375f

TrailRank

28

The first part from Goverment Camp to Rhododendron is alwayas downhill with very short uphill parts. Very easy and enjoyable. The second part is the Sandy trail system, there is a long way uphill and then a series of ver...

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Golden Lake, Three Sisters Wilderness

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vibramhead

Distance

16.27mi

Elevation +

5262f

TrailRank

28

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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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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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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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jimmyangel

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

1070f

TrailRank

28

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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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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Waterfallin

Distance

3.11mi

Elevation +

1122f

TrailRank

28

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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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Waterfallin

Distance

2.17mi

Elevation +

702f

TrailRank

28

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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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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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jimmyangel

Distance

4.25mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

27

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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[SMC] Mt Jefferson, OR

Alpine Climbing

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officialposer

Distance

9.09mi

Elevation +

5604f

TrailRank

27

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Over Memorial Day, a handful of hopeful climbers rolled out of northern California bound for the Oregon Cascades. Our basecamp was Dustin's place in Bend; the goals were an ascent of two coveted volcanoes: Mt. Jefferson ...

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44 trails loop

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xavisomah

Distance

27.51mi

Elevation +

4022f

TrailRank

27

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Starting at Surveyor’s Ridge/Dog River’s Southern Trailhead, which can be found on Google Maps by looking up Clinger Campground. There is a 5 miles climb up Lookout Mountain Forest road to connect to Eight Mile Creek / F...

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Post Canyon - Binns Hill Shuttle 1

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Hood River Bicycles

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Distance

8.42mi

Elevation +

436f

TrailRank

27

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Proposed shuttle ride from Binns Hill Staging Area down to Hood River, Through Bad Moto Schooter Drop off at Binns Hill staging area. Climb up the fire road (Riordan Hill Drive) or up 160 trail (Binns Hill trail). Rid...

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Starvation-Defiance Loop

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pdxbucky

Distance

10.45mi

Elevation +

4199f

TrailRank

27

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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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vibramhead

Distance

9.51mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

27

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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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ckean

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

27

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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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Oregon Trail 25: Fort Dalles Museum - Bridge of the Gods - Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Evan Brashier

Distance

87.13mi

Elevation +

1926f

TrailRank

27

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Standing on the Bridge of the Gods, above the center of the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, I found a view that matched the last destination depicted in The Oregon Trail video game: the W...

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