Best Trails of Oregon

This list represents the most popular trails in Oregon (learn more about Top Trails). Use this list to plan your next Oregon outdoor trip. Select a state and/or activity below to find even more top trails.

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#1. Timothy Lake Area Campgrounds

This Trail Guide includes the following campgrounds: Clackamas Lake, Gone Creek, Hoodview, Joe Graham Horse Camp, Little Crater Lake, Oak Fork, and Pine Point.…

From the guidebook "Camping Oregon"
Government Camp , OR - Campgrounds

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#2. Bagby Hot Springs

Includes: Bull of the Woods and Bull of the Woods to the Welcome Lakes Loop. A day hike through lush woods to the Shangri-La of hot soaks. No need to pack a swimsuit. The 1.5-mile Bagby Trail is a del…

From the guidebook "Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest"
Estacada , OR - Hot Springs - 3 miles

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#3. Bull of the Woods Loop (Backpacking)

Backpackers who want a taste of what the Old Cascades used to be like will enjoy this loop through the Opal Creek and Bull of the Woods wilderness areas. The massive trees along Opal Creek drew nation…

From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
Salem , OR - Hiking - 41 miles

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#4. Eagle Creek Trail to Wahtum Lake

The second most famous and perhaps most enjoyable hike in the Gorge. Eagle Creek Trail is second only to Multnomah Falls in popularity, being the hike with more waterfalls than any other in the Columb…

From the guidebook "Hiking The Columbia River Gorge"
Dodson , OR - Hiking - 13.3 miles

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#5. Trillium Lake Loop

Trillium Lake is a classic winter sight, and not something you would expect to find so close to a highway. The wide sweep of the frozen lake surface lends a natural sense of drama that you might think…

From the guidebook "Snowshoe Routes: Oregon"
Government Camp , OR - Snowshoeing - 5 miles

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#6. Bend Area Campgrounds

This Trail Guide includes the following campgrounds: Big River, Bull Bend, China Hat, Cow Meadow, Crane Prairie, Cultus Corral Horse Camp, Cultus Lake, Deschutes Bridge, East Davis, Elk Lake, Fall Riv…

From the guidebook "Camping Oregon"
Bend , OR - Campgrounds

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#7. Three Sisters Loop (Backpacking)

One of Oregon’s greatest long backpacking trips, this route completely circles the Three Sisters, providing ever-changing views of these beautiful siblings. It also visits lesser-known family members…

From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
Sisters , OR - Hiking - 55 miles

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#8. Eagle Creek to High Bridge

This trail through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area leads through a deep, scenic canyon carved by the bubbling Eagle Creek and shaded by a canopy of oak, bigleaf maple, and cedar. Along t…

From the guidebook "Hiking Oregon (Dunegan)"
Portland , OR - Hiking - 7 miles

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#9. Oregon Coast - Seaside to Manzanita (Backpacking)

This popular stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail packs a lot of scenic variety in a small area. From beaches and tidepools to dense forests and high viewpoints this trip has it all. Add a dose of histor…

From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
Seaside , OR - Hiking - 31 miles

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#10. Belknap Hot Springs Resort

A well-known commercial resort on the banks of the McKenzie River. Belknap Hot Springs has been a popular destination resort for Oregonians for more than 125 years. Since the 1870s the scalding hot sp…

From the guidebook "Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs"
Blue River , OR - Hot Springs

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#11. Timberline Trail Loop (Backpacking)

The Timberline Trail circling Mount Hood is probably the most famous footpath in the state. Guidebooks describing the finest hiking trails in the nation often include this spectacular route, so Oregon…

From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
Government Camp , OR - Hiking - 41 miles

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#12. Eagle Creek

One of the classic and most popular hikes in Oregon, Eagle Creek is the one hike that just about everybody has done part of. That’s because it’s easy to get to, easy to hike, and several kinds of beau…

From the guidebook "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland"
Cascade Locks , OR - Hiking - 4.2 miles

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#13. Forest Park

Thanks to some very forward-thinking people of a century ago, assisted by the forces of nature and economics, Portland now has 4,900 acres of trees, creeks, and canyons within its city limits—somethin…

From the guidebook "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland"
Portland , OR - Hiking - 28 miles

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#14. Estacada & Clackamas River Area Campgrounds

This Trail Guide includes the following campgrounds: Armstrong, Carter Bridge, Fish Creek, Hideaway Lake, Indian Henry, Kingfisher, Lake Harriet, Lazy Bend, Lockaby, Metzler County Park, Milo McIver S…

From the guidebook "Camping Oregon"
Estacada , OR - Campgrounds

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#15. Mirror Lake

Here’s a great little hike for several reasons. For starters, it’s a good alternative for those of you traveling to Mount Hood with skier friends who will be bashing their knees at the ski areas; you…

From the guidebook "Snowshoe Routes: Oregon"
Government Camp , OR - Snowshoeing - 3 miles

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#16. Waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge (Oregon Side)

This Trail Guide contains maps, descriptions, and directions to 54 waterfalls in the region. The falls include Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls (Columbia Gorge), Coopey Falls, Sheppards Dell Falls,…

From the guidebook "Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest 4th"
Hood River , OR - Waterfalls

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#17. Columbia River Gorge Loop (Backpacking)

Close proximity to Portland and a wealth of easily accessible attractions ensure that dayhikers will always dominate the trails of the Columbia River Gorge. For those willing to invest more time in ex…

From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
Hood River , OR - Hiking - 39 miles

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#18. Portland Area Campgrounds

Portland, the "City of Roses," sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and is the heart of Oregon. A city of bridges and beauty, it succeeds in blending culture, progress, industr…

From the guidebook "Camping Oregon"
Portland , OR - Campgrounds

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#19. Astoria & Tillamook Area Campgrounds

This Trail Guide includes the following campgrounds: Barview Jetty County Park, Bay City Park, Blimp Base RV Park, Cape Lookout State Park, Fort Stevens State Park, Gnat Creek, Kilchis River County Pa…

From the guidebook "Camping Oregon"
Tillamook , OR - Campgrounds

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#20. Henry Hagg Lake

Henry Hagg Lake is a 1,200-acre reservoir that provides excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of fish species. Constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation and flood control, it is…

From the guidebook "Fishing Oregon"
Forest Grove , OR - Fishing

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