Oregon
Oregon, Discover Your Own
There are over 37,000 known hiking and trekking trails in Oregon
Most popular trails:
Eagle Creek Trail (4.8 miles, moderate): This trail in the Columbia River Gorge offers stunning views of the gorge and waterfalls.
Multnomah Falls Trail (1.2 miles, easy): This trail leads to the top of Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon.
Crater Lake National Park Rim Trail (33 miles, moderate): This trail offers stunning views of Crater Lake, a volcanic caldera lake.
Three Sisters Loop (18.4 miles, difficult): This loop trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness offers views of three volcanic peaks.
Mount Hood Timberline Trail (43 miles, difficult): This trail circles Mount Hood and offers stunning views of the mountain and the surrounding mountains.
Mount Jefferson Loop (23.6 miles, difficult): This loop trail in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness offers views of Mount Jefferson, the second tallest mountain in Oregon.
Best for certain activities:
Smith Rock State Park (7 trails, easy to difficult): This park is a great place for rock climbing, bouldering, and hiking.
Silver Falls State Park (14 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to 19 waterfalls, making it a great place for waterfall hikes.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (12 trails, easy to difficult): This park is home to sand dunes, making it a great place for sand dune hiking and sand sledding.
Mount Rainier National Park (96 trails, easy to difficult): This park is home to Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, making it a great place for mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking.
Crater Lake National Park (4 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to Crater Lake, a volcanic caldera lake, making it a great place for hiking, camping, and boating.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (100+ trails, easy to difficult): This area is home to the Columbia River Gorge, making it a great place for hiking, camping, and fishing.
Most challenging trails:
Mount Thielsen (13.6 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of Mount Thielsen, a volcanic peak.
Mount Washington (13 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of Mount Washington, the second tallest mountain in the Oregon Cascades.
Three Fingered Jack (11.6 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of Three Fingered Jack, a volcanic peak.
South Sister (11.4 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of South Sister, the second tallest mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
North Sister (11 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of North Sister, the third tallest mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Middle Sister (10.6 miles, difficult): This trail leads to the summit of Middle Sister, the fourth tallest mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Most scenic trails:
Multnomah Falls Trail (1.2 miles, easy): This trail leads to the top of Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon.
Eagle Creek Trail (4.8 miles, moderate): This trail in the Columbia River Gorge offers stunning views of the gorge and waterfalls.
Crater Lake National Park Rim Trail (33 miles, moderate): This trail offers stunning views of Crater Lake, a volcanic caldera lake.
Mount Hood Timberline Trail (43 miles, difficult): This trail circles Mount Hood and offers stunning views of the mountain and the surrounding mountains.
Three Sisters Loop (18.4 miles, difficult): This loop trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness offers views of three volcanic peaks.
Mount Jefferson Loop (23.6 miles, difficult): This loop trail in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness offers views of Mount Jefferson, the second tallest mountain in Oregon.
Most family-friendly trails:
Silver Falls State Park (14 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to 19 waterfalls, making it a great place for waterfall hikes.
Maryhill State Park (8 trails, easy to moderate): This park has a variety of trails, including a paved trail that is wheelchair accessible.
Tumalo Falls (1.5 miles, easy): This trail leads to a waterfall that is great for swimming.
Tamanawas Falls Trail (1.9 miles, easy): This trail is located in Mount Hood National Forest and leads to a beautiful waterfall.
Lacamas Lake Loop Trail (2.4 miles, easy): This trail is located in Lacamas Park and is a great option for a family picnic and hike.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area (12 miles, easy to moderate): This park has a variety of trails that wind through forests and meadows.
Most accessible trails:
Maryhill State Park Trail System (1.5 miles, easy): This paved trail system is wheelchair accessible and offers stunning views of the Columbia River.
Rooster Rock State Park Trail (1.2 miles, easy): This trail is wheelchair accessible and leads to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Silver Falls State Park Trail System (14 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to a variety of trails, including some that are wheelchair accessible.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park Trail System (20 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to a variety of trails, including some that are wheelchair accessible.
Tryon Creek State Park Trail System (12 trails, easy to moderate): This park is home to a variety of trails, including some that are wheelchair accessible.
Wilson River Trail (10 miles, easy): This trail is wheelchair accessible and follows the Wilson River.
Where to get permits:
National Forests: You can get permits at the ranger station or online.
State Parks: You can get permits at the park office or online.
Wilderness Areas: You can get permits at the wilderness permit office or online.
