Oregon Hiking Trails
If you are looking for a place that offers hiking variety Oregon is your state. You can hike on the Oregon coast one day and in the desert the next. You can hike in snow on Mt. Hood and then be in the forest a few hours later. There’s something for every hiker in Oregon. If you're new to hiking learn more at our hiking blog.
Spencer Butte Park (Eugene, OR) - With over 300 acres of wilderness, you will have many hiking options to choose from. The most notable trail is the South Hills Ridgeline’s 5 mile trek from Blanton Road east to Dillard Road. Along the hike you will have impressive views of the Cascade Mountains, Coburg Hills and Mt. Baldy.
South Breitenbush Gorge National Recreational Trail (Eugene) - For a beautifully shaded hike along South Breitenbush River, spend some time here. Campsites are available at the trailhead.
Pre’s Trail (Eugene) - A 6.2 mile European style trail that will take you through Alton Baker Park and ultimately meet up with the riverbank.
Crater Lake National Park 
a one mile inclined hike that reaches 1,800 feet above the
lake. On a clear day, you can see, up to 105 miles away.
John Day Fossils Beds National Monument - Here you will find several trails where you can see fossil formations, towering rocks and trailside exhibits.
Forest Park (Portland) - A 5,000+ acre park within city limits. It has 74 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Most notable is the 27 mile long Wildwood Trail.
The Columbia River Gorge / Gorge Trail #400 - This is a 4-5 day trek that heads upstream on the south side of the Columbia River. You will find waterfalls, meadows and peaks as you make your way to Green Point Mountain’s summit.
The Clatsop Loop - This is a 2.5 mile trail where you can experience Oregon much like Captain William Clark and his Discovery Troops did in 1806. Begin at Indian Creek Trailhead and enjoy
the walk among fragrant spruce and area plants
as you head to the shore.
Humbug Mountain - An easy 5.5 mile loop trail that will delight you with its coastline views, red cedar forest and 100 foot waterfalls.
OC&E Woods Line State Trail - Originally a cattle and logging trail, today the 100 mile trail is enjoyed by hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Begin at Klamath Falls and head east toward Orlene. The dirt and gravel path (the first 8 miles are paved) runs through forest and ranchlands, and beside streams and rivers. About a ¼ of the way along, you will reach Switch Hill which is the site of a railroad double switchback. Leaving the Switchback, you will trek along the Sprague River. Shortly after, you will come to Beatty and the Winema National Forest. The Forest is home to the 400 foot long Merrit Creek trestle and the Ponderosa Pines. There are campsites along the trail as well as the Horse Glade Trailhead.
Photo Credits: View from Oregon Coast Trail
by J.W. Lander; Hiking in Canyon by abkfenris; Dog on Hiking
Trail in Oregon by TJK
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