Need a nature escape? The Pacific Northwest is filled with lush forests, ocean views, and roaring waterfalls, and Oregon is no stranger to outdoor adventurists. If you’re in search of the best hiking trails in Oregon, or just want to go hiking in Oregon, here are our top hiking spots in Oregon.
Located only 14 miles from Bend, Oregon, Tumalo Falls is a nearly 100-foot waterfall on Tumalo Creek in the Deschutes National Forest, and a popular spot for nature lovers all over. The roaring waterfall is encompassed by a towering forest of pines, and it truly is beautiful year-round. Views of the Tumalo Falls are just a few minutes from the trailhead, with the North Fork Trail, being a great one to hike.
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Marys Peak, in Willamette Valley, is the highest peak in the Coastal Range and is considered a sky island. The 5,000-foot meadow summit allows you to have a 360-degree view – you can even see the Pacific Ocean to the west and Mount Hood, Mount Saint Helens and Mount Rainier to the north on clear days. Take the East Ridge Trail which allows you to be surrounded by firs and red cedars on your way up and finish your hike with a memorable picnic outside.
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Find adventure on Row (pronounced like ‘cow’) River. The Row River Trail was immortalized in the movie, “Stand By Me”, as the 14-mile, paved National Trail follows the route of the abandoned Oregon Pacific & Eastern Railroad line. Enjoy scenic views of the Row River or stop by Dorena Lake. Other notable landmarks include any of the three covered bridges, including the Mosby Creek Covered Bridge, and the nearby historic Bohemia Mining Area, which offers a peak into the past of late 1800s gold mines.
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