![]() ![]() There’s waterfalls, little bright blue eddies where you can dip in au naturel, and an astounding amount of wildlife. It’s a lush rainforest trail that leads hikers alongside a babbling brook for 10.5 miles. Opal Creek probably takes the cake for the hike that best embodies Oregon. In total the trek is 6.6 miles and can get a bit crowded, especially when the lighting is stunning at sunrise or sunset. Start out at the Crawford Oaks Trailhead and follow the trail up and over a waterfall, alongside blue lupines and balsamroot, and soak in the gorgeous views of the countryside. Whereas before the region’s trail system was pretty sparse and poorly maintained, today it’s an impressive network of paths leading throughout the park. Columbia Hills especially beckons wildflower enthusiasts and photographers in April when spring begins to bloom. In what seems like a geographical anomaly in Oregon, this spot is a wide-open countryside of rolling hills and tall grasses. Ecola is an easy/moderate 5.7-mile hike that takes about 3-4 hours and is open all year round. Other highlights include the views of Indian Beach and the Cannon Beach sea stacks. Keep your eyes peeled for the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, a historic building constructed on a small patch of rocks a mile offshore. Run your fingers through prehistoric ferns, gawk at massive evergreens, and stumble across a thriving ecosystem of slugs, snails, and mushrooms. Starting out at the Ecola trailhead, head south along the bluffs and witness a place where rugged seas jut up against dense northwestern rainforest. Ecola State Park is a place that boasts all the gems of a quintessential coastal hike. There’s nothing quite like the coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. However, the forest service has noted that it should be open by the end of 2018. The hike itself can be done in under two hours and the Angel’s Rest trailhead is only 35 minutes from Portland.Įagle Creek Fire Update, August 2018: Due to the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, the Angel’s Rest hike is still closed. This hike is one that offers beautiful views of some distant countrysides, so maybe save it for a spring or summer day with clear skies. You can’t really go wrong by visiting the Gorge, but we recommend the Angel’s Rest hike. A massive valley with expansive views of Washington to the north and Oregon to the south, it’s a place with rich cultural history and astounding biodiversity. By tusharkoley Angel’s Rest, Columbia River GorgeĬutting through the Cascade mountains in northern Oregon is the Columbia River Gorge. The best hike in the area is the Five Falls Tour, a 2.6-mile loop best visited during the rainy season when the waterfalls are in full effect. At just about 1 mile in length, it’s super accessible for families and even those traveling with a stroller. The South Falls loop is the easiest and most popular in the park. With half the waterfalls over 100 feet, it’s hard to bypass this gem. The Silver Creek Falls State Park, in particular, located outside Salem, boasts an impressive 10 waterfalls and 24 cumulative miles of hiking trails. The state has enough waterfalls to occupy any nature-lover for a lifetime. The sheer number of trails in Oregon named “falls” is staggering. By Wollertz Silver Creek Falls, Silverton Here’s our list of the Beaver State’s best hikes. If you’ve never experienced the Pacific Northwest and you’re in dire need of some crisp mountain air, Oregon is the place to be. Just a stone’s throw away from Oregon’s most popular cities are national and state parks that will redefine your notion of ‘green.’ Rainforests dripping in moss and lichen, birds singing, creeks and waterfalls are in full flow. Oregon is home to some of the United States’ most treasured and unique ecosystems, and the best way to experience them is by foot. ← Back to ‘Your Introduction to Outdoor and Adventure Travel` ![]()
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