Explore the natural beauty of Oregon with our top-rated hiking trails. From stunning waterfalls to majestic mountains, experience the best of the Pacific Northwest. With diverse terrain and mild weather, Oregon is a hiker’s paradise. Come and discover why it’s one of the best states for hiking!
Gorgeous Cannon Beach, Oregon has always been one of my favorite places to visit along the Oregon coast. The beach was named after a naval cannon that washed up after a shipwreck way back in the 1840's, and is a pretty famous place in the world. Not only was one of my...
Just south of Oceanside, Oregon, among other pocket beaches that can be difficult to access, you will find a serene place known as Short Beach. This hidden gem makes for the perfect weekend getaway, a place where you can forget about your problems for the day and...
Here are some basic trail details: The distance is 2.6 milesThe elevation is 462 feetThe trail type is out-and-backEasy to moderate difficulty If you're looking for an amazing and fairly easy, kid friendly hike on the Oregon Coast, you'll definitely want to check out...
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this weekend. Aptly named, Toketee is the Chinook word for “graceful” Toketee...
If you are looking for adventure and you're down for one of the most breathtaking hikes on the Oregon Coast, you'll certainly want to head to the Tillamook Head Trail. One of the coolest parts about this moderate 6 mile hike not only the abandoned bunker you will...
The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a retreat that is sure to please anyone who's looking to get away for the weekend in Oregon. This retreat is located within the boundaries of a 150+ acre wildlife sanctuary in the beautiful Willamette National and offers much more than...
If you are looking to get out for a nice easy winter hike, you'll surely want to check out Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge right now. The trail begins at one of the most scenic trailheads anywhere and will continue into the Middle Oneonta Falls and other...
I recently visited one of the most gorgeous places I've had the opportunity to explore in Oregon, known as the Silver Falls State Park. It's often referred to as the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system. Silver Falls State Park is actually the largest...
Just off the Oregon coast near Florence, you will find this short but gorgeous hike from Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head. The trailhead for the Hobbit Trail will begin at a humble parking pull-out just north of the Heceta Head State Park, and you will need to watch...
When you first learn about and begin researching Abiqua Falls, you'll find countless photos of nature addicts hiking into this serene and somewhat hidden spot in the Santiam State Forest. It’s actually part of the same geological formation as the waterfalls found at...
NOTICE: Many trails on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge were closed as a result of damage from the Eagle Creek Fire. Please check the list of Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a hike. (CLOSED until further notice due to Eagle Creek Fire....
Three in 10 Americans believe Bigfoot is real, and the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization reports most Bigfoot sightings are in the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast. In 1972, you could dial BIG-FOOT (244-3668) in Portland to report bigfoot sightings in Oregon....