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Discover the captivating power of nature by hiking some of the best trails in the Northwest. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region hosts an abundance of scenic paths that lead you through rich forests and enchanting canyons, over ancient lava-beds, and to views of lakes and waterfalls.
Venture out into the majestic landscape, and awaken your senses to the sights and sounds of this diverse area. Hike on Greenwaters Park Trail in Oakridge or the wheelchair accessible Delta Old Growth Trail near McKenzie Bridge for an easy to moderate level of activity.
If you are up to the challenge, the Spencer Butte Trail will lead you on a more difficult hike offering refreshing views of Eugene and the Willamette River. Remember to prepare for your hike with enough water and supplies for the duration of your experience.
Video produced by Ed Madison under a Tourism Special Project Grant from Lane County.
Bohemia Mountain Trail
- Sharps Creek Rd
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Phone: 541.767.5000
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Hiking
This difficult .8 mi (1,28 km) trail on a clear day offers views of the Cascade Range from Mt Hood to Mt Shasta. Wildflowers bloom in late June. DIRECTIONS: From Cottage MORE >>
Brice Creek Trail
- Brice Creek Rd
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Phone: 541.767.5000
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy to moderate 5.7 mile (9.2 km) trail through a scenic canyon follows Brice Creek with its numerous small waterfalls and pools. The crystal clear waters and MORE >>
Delta Old Growth Grove Nature Trail
- Delta Campground
- Aufderheide National Scenic Byway Rd #19
- McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3381
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy 0.5 mile (0,8 km) wheelchair accessible loop trail winds through a diverse, ancient, and beautiful forest ecosystem where 650 year old trees tower over 200 feet MORE >>
Diamond Creek Falls
- Salt Creek Falls Observation Site
- East of MP 58 on Hwy 58
- Oakridge OR 97463
- Phone: 541.782.2283
- Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598 is a difficult 2.5 mile (4 km) loop that begins at Salt Creek Falls Observation Site. From the foot bridge the trail follows along the MORE >>
Fall Creek National Recreation Trail
- Fall Creek
- 2 miles (3 km) above Fall Creek Lake
- Fall Creek OR 97438
- Phone: 541.782.2283
- Region: Lowell
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy to moderate 13.7 mi (21.92 km) trail entices hikers with its unique scenery in each season: fall mushrooms, winter solitude, spring wildflowers and summer MORE >>
Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail #1370
- 12 mi north of Florence on HWY 101
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.750.7000
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy 1 mi (1,6 km) trail starts at the North end of Devil's Elbow State Park and climbs .3 mi (,5 km) through salal and a spruce grove to an old road. On your MORE >>
Jim Weaver National Recreation Trail (Waldo Lake Trail)
- Waldo Lake Rd
- Oakridge OR 97463
- Phone: 541.782.2283
- Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
This 19.6 mile (31,6 km) loop trail consists of easy grades except south of Green Lake where several short steep sections exist. Waldo Lake is one of the clearest in MORE >>
Larison Creek Trail #3646
- FS Rd 21
- East of Oakridge
- Oakridge OR 97463
- Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
Children will enjoy this easy 6.3 mi (10,1 km) trail. Known for spring wildflowers this trail offers a spectacular array of colors in the fall as well. MORE >>
McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
- Trail begins 1 mile (1,6 km)
- east of
- McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3381
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy 26.5 mile (43 km) trail parallels the scenic McKenzie River, gaining 1,750 ft (525 m) as it passes through many contrasting environments: lava beds, lakes, MORE >>
Mount Pisgah
- 34901 Frank Parrish Rd
- Eugene OR 97405
- Phone: 541.747.3817
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Hiking
A variety of easy to moderate loop trails from 0.5 miles (0,3 km) to 1.5 miles (1,2 km) make MORE >>
Obsidians, Inc.
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Hiking
The oldest and largest outdoor organization in Lane County. Offering year-round hiking, cycling, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, bus trips, and more. Monthly potlucks. MORE >>
Pacific Crest Trail #2000
- Hwy 58
- East of Willamette Pass Ski Area
- Oakridge OR 97463
- Phone: 541.782.2283
- Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a 2,638 mile (4221 km) wildland route connecting Mexico and Canada. The trail travels 118 miles (189 km) through the Three MORE >>
Proxy Falls
- HWY 242
- Near Milepost #64 on Highway 242 (closed in winter
- McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3381
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Hiking
Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass. A true sense of deep-forest solitude and mountain beauty is found at Proxy Falls. Travel along the 1+ mile (1.6 km) loop trail MORE >>
Row River Trail
- Downtown to Culp Creek
- Row River Rd
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Hiking
This easy paved 15.6 mile (25 km) trail replaced the tracks of the Oregon Pacific and Eastern Railway, which ran from Cottage Grove to Culp Creek. Watch for osprey, MORE >>
Sahalie Falls
- Hwy 126
- 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy 12
- McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3381
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Hiking
The moderate 3mi (4.8 km) Waterfalls Loop Trail #3507 connects Sahalie and Koosah Falls. Follow the rushing whitewater of the McKenzie River through lush forest and over MORE >>
