Sometimes you just have to make a break for the hills! This spring, drive to Oakridge/Westfir for…
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As the snow starts to melt in the Cascades, springtime in Oakridge is invigorating with its lush…
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Welcome to "the Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest." Oakridge earned that title with more…
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Drive up into the mountains on this beautiful and leisurely road trip. Want to breathe the fresh…
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Feeling the need for a sunny mountain hike, wanting to support a local tourism business without…
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Tucked away in the mountain town of Oakridge, it's Oregon's only real ale public house and brewery. Enjoy genuine British cask ales,…
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Guided river rafting, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and daily shuttle services are offered by this family-friendly mountain…
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The best riding. Welcome to the Cascades Outdoor Center, located at the base of the famous Alpine Trail. They offer mountain bike shuttles…
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Lion Mountain Bakery features cakes, pies, breads, baked goods, sweets and more all made from scratch. Offering breakfast and lunch menu…
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The Oakridge Art Council is a place where local artists can be celebrated. The goal of the OAC is to create a space where the Oakridge and…
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Oakridge - Westfir is "The Center of Oregon Recreation" and the "Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest". Local business leader. Helping…
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Enjoy the fish hatchery's park-like facilities, museum, picnic area and upland game birds! View the salmon and sturgeon and feed the trout.…
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The Willamette River is 187 miles (301 km) long, lying entirely in northwestern Oregon. It has three separate forks (main stem, middle and…
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Painted in 2018 as part of the Oregon Mural Trail by artists Gage Hamilton and Zach Yarrington. This works pays respect to Oakridge's long…
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Commonly referred to as “The Crown Jewel” of the world-renowned Oakridge mountain bike trails, the Alpine Trail offers a little bit of…
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Commonly referred to as "The Crown Jewel" of the world-renowned Oakridge mountain bike trails, the Alpine Trail is enjoyed by hikers too.…
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A great trail for children, this hike traverses the shoreline of Bobby Lake and connects to the Pacific Crest Trail for 500 ft (152,4 m).…
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Follow this trail from Waldo Rd to the Waldo Lake Trail as it skirts the edges of Betty Lake. Popular spot to pack in camping gear and…
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An easy, short hike through 200 year-old fir trees on a cliff above the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. Plaques…
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Formerly known as Flat Creek, this trail is fast and fun. You’ll be grabbing brake for 2.5 miles of ripping, joyful singletrack. But it’s…
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Get close to this waterfall after a moderate hike in. The veiled Diamond Creek Falls drops 70 - 90 feet (21,3 - 27,4 m), while the tiered…
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Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598 is a difficult 2.25 mile (3.6 km) loop that begins at Salt Creek Falls Observation Site. A spur trail 0.25…
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This 52,611 acre (21,290 ha) wilderness preserve features many small lakes and dense forest with the glacier-carved Diamond Peak rising…
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This 52,611-acre (21.290 ha) wilderness preserve features many small lakes and dense forest with the glacier-carved Diamond Peak rising…
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to wildfire impact. Series of three lakes North of Waldo Lake in the high Cascades with hike-in access. Very popular…
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Winter cross country ski trails, early spring fishing, late summer huckleberries, and fall wildlife viewing make Gold Lake a year-round…
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Gold Lake Sno-Park is an ideal hub for snowshoeing and cross country skiing adventures. Around the lake enjoy hut-to-hut Nordic trails with…
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(100 acre/40.5 ha) About 28 miles east of Oakridge, off Highway 58. The lake is limited to non-motorized boats only. Fly angling only. Fish…
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This Oakridge park offers exquisite views of the clean, green Willamette River. Picnic on the large rock overlooking the water, then gather…
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(2,735 acres/1,094 ha) Hills Creek is set in rugged mountain country within the Willamette National Forest near Oakridge. The scenic lake…
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Hills Creek Reservoir draws water enthusiasts of all kinds, from wind surfers to water skiers, sailors to swimmers. Bring your canoe or…
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This scenic lake with over 40 miles (64.3K) of shoreline provides a wide assortment of recreation opportunities. Located just southeast of…
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Children will enjoy this easy 6.3 mi (10,1 km) trail. The trail follows Larison Cove on Hills Creek Reservoir before climbing alongside…
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This relatively tough loop begins with tight switchbacks, rock chutes, gnarly roots, tricky creek crossings, and plenty of smooth swoopy…
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Larison Rock begins in Greenwaters Park in the heart of Oakridge. Follow paved Larison Rock Rd uphill for 5 miles to FR 3607. Stay right…
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Larison Rock Trail begins in Greenwaters Park on the edge of Oakridge. Follow paved Larison Rock Rd uphill for 5 miles (8 km) to Forest…
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Larison Rock begins in Greenwaters Park in the heart of Oakridge. Follow paved Larison Rock Rd uphill for 5 miles to FR 3607. Stay right…
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The Lone Wolf/Patterson Mountain Trail includes many features that make it a great late spring to early fall hike. Throughout 2.5 miles (4…
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McCredie Hot Springs are easily accessible from the road with paved parking. Several extremely hot (please use caution) pools border the…
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Middle Fork Ranger Station open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A land and resource management agency responsible for federal land east…
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Middle Fork Ranger Station open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A land and resource management agency responsible for federal land east…
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Designated a National Recreation Trail in 2007, Middle Fork Willamette Trail runs 32+ miles (51.5+ km), winding northwest from the blunt end…
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The entire 27 mile (43 km) trail can be rated easy to difficult. With some flat areas in the beginning, the difficulty increases further…
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The entire 27 mile (43 km) trail covers easy to difficult terrain. With some flat areas in the beginning, the difficulty increases further…
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The Moon Point Trail allows hikers and bikers the opportunity to see a wide range of habitats over the course of just 1.1 miles (1.8 km).…
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This hiking trail meanders 5.5 miles (8,9 km) along the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River through forests and meadows.…
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Small city park featuring a bicycle skills park, pump track, and basketball court.…
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Also known as "Westfir Bridge," Office Covered Bridge spans the North Fork Willamette River at 180 feet (55 m). It was built in 1944 to…
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With nearly 200 sites along more than 1,000 miles of scenic roadways, the Cascades is an area for birders of all skill and interest levels.…
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In Oregon, the trail travels 118 miles (189 km) over Lane County's Diamond Peak and through the Three Sisters Mountains. Considered a scenic…
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The PCT traverses 118 miles (189 km) of eastern Lane County through two wildernesses of diverse landscapes including old growth forests,…
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The PCT traverses 118 miles (189 km) of eastern Lane County through two wildernesses of diverse landscapes including old growth forests,…
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The signed trailhead for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) at Santiam Pass.…
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This trail in the Diamond Peak Wilderness offers views of Diamond Peak and Rockpile Lake. A gradual climb up connects with the Pacific Crest…
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An easy and popular 6.6-mile (10,6 km) section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Willamette Pass to Lower, Middle and North…
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NOTICE: This area is temporarily closed due to previous wildfires. Please check with the Willamette National Forest for updated information.…
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Salmon Creek is a pleasant river trail that has two parts. One side is very smooth and great for kids/beginners. The other side is a classic…
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Salmon Creek Falls day-use area offers great mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. Beautiful, lush old growth forests edge…
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This is the second tallest waterfall in Oregon, plunging 286 ft (87.2 m). The Salt Creek Falls Observation Site is wheelchair accessible…
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The Salt Creek Falls Observation Site is wheelchair accessible right off the parking lot. From the observation deck a non-accessible trail…
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Salt Creek Sno-Park is popular for sledding and tubing and is a maintained Snowplay Area. It features a tubing hill cleared of trees and a…
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First Sergeant Maximo Yabes was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War. He was raised in…
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This section of the Pacific Crest Trail is from Summit Lake to Diamond Peak, and a popular route for mountain climbers. Directions: from…
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This moderate 6.1 mile (9.8 km) trail is popular for hiking and mountain biking. It features numerous switchbacks through old growth forest…
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Formed by glaciers 10,000 years ago, Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in the world. Filled by springs and snow melt, there is little…
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The Waldo Lake Snowmobile Trail is accessible from here. Enjoy miles of scenic winter views on snowmobile routes all around the lake.…
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The Waldo Lake Wilderness is 36,572 acres (14,800.16 ha) and is adjacent one of the purest lakes in the world. Waldo Lake is also Oregon's…
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Waldo Lake is the second deepest lake in Oregon and one of the purest in the world. In 2012, IMBA awarded Waldo Lake Trail "Epic" status.…
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This 19.6 mile (31,6 km) loop trail goes around Waldo Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the world. Although most of the trail is out of…
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This 19.6 mile (31,6 km) loop trail goes around Waldo Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the world. Although most of the trail is out of…
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This 5 mile (8 km) easy trail offers views of Waldo Lake and several Cascade Peaks. From North Waldo Campground the trail follows the…
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The wonder of the Cascades is remarkable. Capture it in your memory and senses year-round. Winters you'll be whisked to the summit on…
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Youngs Rock Trail traverses three distinct eco-systems. Old growth forest at the top, high desert in the middle and oak savannah restoration…
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