If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Oregon, Make Them These
Hiking season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail. From abandoned railroad hikes to hidden beach trails, here are some of the most amazing hikes you’ll find around the Beaver State. While we know it’s hard to pick just five, the following trails are special enough to belong on every Oregonian’s bucket list. Check them out:
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This short and sweet little hike leads to a stunning sandy cove where you’ll find incredible sandstones cliffs, colorful tide pools, numerous caves, and a spectacular waterfall right on the beach. It's only a leisurely half-mile walk from the parking lot.
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Jawbone Flats is a stunning 6.6-mile excursion along the beautiful Little North Santiam River. The trail leads through a gorgeous old growth forest, passing an abandoned mining town, a crystal clear swimming hole, and more. This lovely hike is truly one for the bucket list.
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Located in Silver Falls State Park. The Trail of Ten Falls is one of the most enchanting hikes in all of Oregon. This beautiful trail winds through a lush, green forest, passing 10 stunning waterfalls (four of which you can walk behind).
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Have you ever wanted to hike along an abandoned railroad? This impressive hike will let you walk on an abandoned train track along the beautiful Upper Salmonberry River. You'll pass waterfalls, ponds, and rusted train cars, and travel through railroad tunnels, high above the forested canyon below. Its a 10-mile distance in total, but you can but you can turn around at any point to make it as short as you’d like.
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Tucked away in the Columbia River Gorge, the Emerald Falls-Gorton Creek Falls Hike is an overlooked hidden gem. The trail is only one mile long and leads through a lush green forest past two lovely waterfalls: Gorton Creek Falls and Emerald Falls.
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What is your favorite hike in Oregon? Share your picks with us in the comments below!
For more outdoor adventures in the Beaver State, check out our previous article: This Once-In-A-Lifetime Oregon Zipline Adventure Near Crater Lake Is Downright Thrilling.
