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Top trails in Oregon (10)

Deschutes NF
Strenuous
South Sister Climbers Trail

Non-technical climb of Oregon's third-highest peak. 0 mi with about 4,900 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
12.0 mi
Gain:
4,900 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Smith Rock SP
Hard
Misery Ridge – Smith Rock

Most photographed hike in central Oregon. 7 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
3.7 mi
Gain:
1,000 ft
Type:
Loop
Columbia River Gorge
Hard
Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls

Cliff-cut trail past a tunnel behind a waterfall. 0 mi with about 1,650 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
12.0 mi
Gain:
1,650 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Crater Lake NP
Moderate
Garfield Peak

Best overall Crater Lake overlook. 6 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.6 mi
Gain:
1,000 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Three Sisters Wilderness
Strenuous
South Sister Summit Trail

Oregon's third-highest peak with a summit crater lake. 0 mi with about 4,900 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
12.0 mi
Gain:
4,900 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Columbia River Gorge
Hard
Dog Mountain

Spring wildflower-bald above the Columbia. 9 mi with about 2,800 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
6.9 mi
Gain:
2,800 ft
Type:
Loop
Coastal Lincoln City
Moderate
God's Thumb

Dramatic sea-cliff finger with Pacific overlook. 6 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
4.6 mi
Gain:
1,000 ft
Type:
Loop
Smith Rock SP
Hard
Smith Rock Summit Loop

Misery Ridge to Mesa Verde with the Crooked River horseshoe below. 7 mi with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
3.7 mi
Gain:
1,100 ft
Type:
Loop