Top 20 Day Hikes In Oregon

This video was highly requested by YOU guys. It was very challenging to pick out 20 of the best hikes in Oregon because I probably have 50-100 favorite hikes, but I narrowed it down to 5 summit hikes, 5 waterfall hikes, 5 lake hikes and 5 other types of hikes that I have been loving over the last few years.
THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
-Diamond Peak via Summit Lake and Pacific Crest Trail 12 miles www.hikeoregon.net/diamond-pe...
-Mount Scott in Crater Lake National Park 4.5 miles www.hikeoregon.net/mount-scot...
-Bear Point 7.5 miles (BURNED AND CURRENTLY CLOSED)
-Black Butte 4 miles www.hikeoregon.net/black-butt...
-Horsepasture Mountain 6.8 miles www.hikeoregon.net/horsepastu...
-Bobby Lake via Bobby Lake Trail 5 miles www.hikeoregon.net/bobby-lake...
-Jefferson Park via Woodpecker Ridge 14 miles (description available in the Hike Oregon guide book '52 Hikes for 52 Weeks') • Backpacking Into Jeffe... - CURRENTLY CLOSED
-Divide Lake 9 miles www.hikeoregon.net/divide-lak...
-Waldo Lake Loop 20 miles www.hikeoregon.net/waldo-lake...
-Paulina Lake Loop 7 miles
-Multnomah/Wakeena Falls Loop 6 miles www.hikeoregon.net/multnomahw...
-Silver Falls Trail of 10 Falls 8 miles www.hikeoregon.net/silver-fal...
-Sahalie/Koosah Falls Loop 2.8 miles www.hikeoregon.net/sahaliekoo...
-Tumalo Falls to Happy Valley Loop 8.2 miles www.hikeoregon.net/tumalo-fal...
-Kentucky Falls 4.4 miles www.hikeoregon.net/kentucky-f...
-Smith Rock State Park River Trail 4.8 miles • Smitten With Smith Rock
-Blue Basin Loop 3.1 miles (description of this hike is in the book 'Oregon's Best Views' www.hikeoregon.net/store/p185...)
-Stein's Pillar 4.1 miles
-Horse Rock Ridge 2.5 miles • 70 Degrees In December...
-Opal Creek 7.4 miles (CURRENTLY BURNED AND CLOSED)
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[@DennyBent]

Very much appreciated! I moved to Oregon from Vegas a couple of months ago, and I'm still figuring out places to go. Also, very much out of shape now, but I'd rather get out in all of the green than hop on a treadmill. Thank you!

[@DaysWellTraveled]

I just stumbled across your video. I was in Oregon recently and loved it. I, of course, barely touched the tip of the iceberg of all the hiking trails. I enjoyed watching your video. Gives me a reason to go back and do some more hiking there. I just subscribed to your channel. Let’s stay connected. I just started my channel recently.

[@HikeOregon]

That’s awesome! Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the Hike Oregon family!! I hope you come visit again soon. There is so much to see here.

[@DaysWellTraveled]

@@HikeOregon Oh, I will. My favorite part about Oregon was the strong Vegan scene. I'd go back just for the food alone!

[@authorjenniferpowers2904]

A good hike is what the doctor orders! Fun getting out and exercising the muscles!

[@extremelydave]

Short, sweet and to the point!! This is awesome! I just got motivated!! I just moved to Oregon so this will be great.... mentally and physically!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@HikeOregon]

Awesome! Welcome to Oregon. Make sure to pick up my hiking guide book ‘Oregon’s Best Views’ and the website has a ton of great hikes on it too (the book hikes are exclusive to the book though). Www.Hikeoregon.Net

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Awesome video and info I am so excited for spring hiking!

[@jinsjewelry]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing! I want to try them all! Love Oregon:)👍😍

[@CrissySims]

Great job! Can’t wait to check these out

[@TaintedMango]

Oregon looks like an incredible place to hike - definitely on my radar now. Thank you for showing the beauty of your playground to us :-)

[@david17500]

Love it thanks for sharing. Only done a few being mostly a WA hiker, look forward to doing the rest!

[@sonjaconrads978]

Perfect timing! My family is planning their trip right now I will send this to all of them! Thanks !! 😍

[@ElizaSandra]

This is awesome, thank you! Planning my first trip to the west coast over spring break this year.

[@karakirsch570]

Hello from Kara in Saint Paul MN. I just discovered your channel this morning! Wow! this is also a big morning for me as Im taking a vacation to Oregon TODAY! Thank you for your SPECTACULAR videos!

[@HikeOregon]

Have a wonderful visiting this gorgeous state.

[@urbanbanjogurl]

Love love this video! Now I'm able to see the hikes and say "I Hiked that"! Well more these last 2 years since I found HikeOregon, thank you for all your hard work putting these together for us!

[@WyrdBlogger01]

One of my favorite hiking channels.

[@dloren2010]

Thank you for this video.

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you for watching.

[@jkxtc2016]

Thank you for putting the time in to make this informational video.😁

[@rodtheer8141]

Well done! Great info 🙂👊

[@thuthiehiker]

Great information.

[@RussellVineyard]

I really need to get to Opal Creek. Its so close to where I live. I'd love to do the loop and go up Whetstone as well.

[@natehumphrey3041]

Great video. A lot of tips for my upcoming trip thank you

[@HikeOregon]

Have fun planning!

[@roy40oz]

Thank you! That's awesome !

[@AdventuresPNW]

I'm excited to check out Kentucky Falls on the next trip to the coast 🙂. Thanks for putting together this set of recommendations!

[@HikeOregon]

Enjoy! Make sure to follow the directions to Kentucky Falls posted on my website. Don’t follow AllTrails or Google map, they will not take you there. I’ve had so many people tell me their horror stories about getting lost trying to find the trailhead.

[@AdventuresPNW]

@@HikeOregon Thanks so much for the heads-up!

[@timberg7377]

Thanks for sharing

[@Nerdingmakeup]

Took your advice and went to Steins Pillar yesterday. Loved it!! The only thing I would add is make sure you have AWD or 4WD...that dirt road up to the trail head is a bit bumpy. Totally going to try another one of your recommendations next weekend!! Thanks!

[@HikeOregon]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@relaxingwhitenoisenatureso1111]

Great video

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much!!

[@hugosong2304]

Hi there, I just discovered your channel a couple days ago and have watched 10-12 of your videos - so informative and entertaining! I have seen you introduce some of your hiking partners, but maybe just due to bad luck, have never heard you give your own name...

[@HikeOregon]

I mainly just go by Hike Oregon on here. My name is Franziska so it’s hard for people to pronounce so I tend to avoid it all together.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Tough list to come up with but u did a great job!

[@HikeOregon]

This list could definitely have 100 hikes on it.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hike Oregon i hear ya! My brother lives in portland and i have come out to do many a trail......i have always loved the mt st helens hike to the top, my brother is saying portland is in real trouble.....homeless and lawlessness getting out of control.....i hope this can be turned around......✌

[@d2t214]

really loved the list and pictures, heading over to follow on insta now. Thanks!

[@HikeOregon]

Awesome thanks!

[@donavinhikes816]

Wish we had someone like you in Washington.

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thanks. The WTA is pretty cool and does a great job, no?

[@donavinhikes816]

@@HikeOregon yes they do but love the videos

[@HikingWithShawn]

Lovely areas to hike in for sure! In my area, we have a smaller yet very natural feature packed forest. I enjoy my area a lot (Shawnee Forest Country) but I'd love more than anything to see the mountains. For a mountain hiking newbie like myself, if I were to choose Oregon, what mountain would you suggest being my first few day backpacking trip?

[@HikeOregon]

I would suggest anything in the three sisters wilderness

[@HikingWithShawn]

@@HikeOregon Thank you for the suggestion :) I remember seeing some videos on that, they were probably yours. I will add that to my bucket list :) I'm finally getting enough vacation at work to start visiting more natural areas outside of my local area. Just wish I would had been able to do it when I was a bit younger! Thanks again :)

[@joeschmoe4030]

Lot's of great views here, especially 2:46 😉😉 Seriously though, makes me look forward to getting out and getting my hike on this summer.

[@MegaDaniel143]

🖤🖤🖤

[@noahsthings]

What recommendations do you have for best views/day hikes within 2 hours of Portland? We are heading out the first week of May

[@HikeOregon]

Hamilton Mountain is great, so it dog mountain. Epic views. Both hike write ups are on the hike Oregon website www.hikeoregon.net

[@MultiReinman]

My wife and I are going to hike Timberline trail in beginning of Aug next year. What else should we do close by? We are from FL and will be out there 2 weeks

[@HikeOregon]

Check out my Timberline Trail video coming on Monday 9/23. I am happy to assist you in planning your Timberline trip (www.hikeoregon.net/store/p122/Timberline_Loop_Tailored_Trip_Itinerary.html) and while you're in the northern part of Oregon definitely check out hikes in the Columbia River Gorge.

[@chtansey10]

No so are there other places in Oregon to hike. I like the 20 mentioned.

[@HikeOregon]

There are thousands of trails to hike in Oregon. Check out more of my channel and check out the Hike Oregon website www.hikeoregon.net

[@tycole3972]

I just had an idea for a new video. Great hikes that survived the fires in the Oregon Cascades. I guess it would be to help people know what made it. I loved the Opal trail I hiked last year, but it got completely burned during the fires. Just an idea, Ty

[@HikeOregon]

That’s a great idea. We still don’t really know much about the Olallie and Jefferson park area so I can’t do a video until I know more about those.

[@donaldpang]

So beautiful state. My bucket list for sure. How safe is it to hike in this trails? Alone or with a Friend ?

[@HikeOregon]

It’s pretty safe. If you’re concerned at all just being near spray or a dog.

[@donaldpang]

Hike Oregon thanks very much. Do stay safe and share your wonderful hiking experience !

[@kenschmidt6522]

It is legal to bike around Waldo Lake. It's a challenging ride in places. Bring mosquito repellent and come in late August or September.

[@HikeOregon]

Yep, one of my favorite places. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kenschmidt6522]

Also, a great place to canoe. No motors allowed, water so clear you can see to depths of 100 ft.

[@HikeOregon]

Yep.

[@geofflewis8144]

Woohoo Woohoo!!!!!!

[@Writer538]

I'm 77 and have a ung disease but my doctor urges me to keep pshing myself. Carrying even a moderate pack is out and hiking uphill is out. Do you know of any level day hikes you could recommend? Anyone?

[@alphainu]

Any suggestion of where to stay for a week, to do day hikes and activities during the day, but go back every night? We are beginners

[@HikeOregon]

It depends on which part of the state you want to see and hike in.

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

Any specific videos for near Corvallis peaks that are driveable?

[@HikeOregon]

Marys Peak is the only close peak. Everything else is going to be over an hour away. Check out the Hike Oregon website for hike ideas www.hikeoregon.net

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

@@HikeOregon much appreciated!!

[@markwilson7952]

Hello. Thank you for the videos. I want to try oregon in the summer but dont know where to start. I'll only have about 6 days. Please can you recommend a sampler?

[@HikeOregon]

It really all depends on where you’re coming from, will you have a car, what month in the summer are you coming, what do you want to see?

[@markwilson7952]

@@HikeOregonhello. I'll be coming from glaciernp . Could drive or fly. Free last days of july til aug 5th. Want to relax and walk. Motels/hotels (not camping). I know Oregon is huge so it's hard to see some places without too much driving every day.

[@HikeOregon]

Yea Oregon is huge and there are many places I could recommend. For 6 days and if you don’t want to do a ton of driving, it’s a bit difficult. Bend is one of the nicest places with lots of hiking nearby, but next year is the first year of the limited entry permit system so many of the awesome hikes will require getting a limited entry permit.

[@markwilson7952]

@@HikeOregon oh dear. So its complicated if you're coming from afar because permits are serendipitous. I think we are (6 to) 8hr hike maximum people (well, my partner is). So you think dont try oregon on only 6 days?

[@HikeOregon]

I definitely recommend coming to Oregon. There is so much to see here. Spend more than 6 days of you can and make sure to do your research on what trails you can and can’t hike without permits and research what areas you’d like to go to. If you’d like to hire me to make your itinerary I’d be happy to discuss pricing and details.

[@adamswoboda5962]

Good morning, I’m headed to Oregon next month and I set aside 6 days to hike. Right now my list has smith rock state park, Colombia river gorge, and silver falls state park. Thought about adding crater lake NP . Can you suggest the can’t miss hikes I should do

[@HikeOregon]

Any from this list for sure. And definitely go to crater lake and set aside a full day. Inside the park I recommend doing Garfield Peak, Plaikni Falls, the Pinnacles and Cleetwood Cove.

[@adamswoboda5962]

Hike Oregon do you have any suggestions for a great city to look at for lodging or Airbnb that’s between silver falls, Smith rock, Columbia river gorge , and crater lake?

[@HikeOregon]

@@adamswoboda5962 All those areas are kind of far apart. From the Gorge to Silver Falls it's 2 hours, from Silver Falls to Smith Rock it's 2.5 hours. From Smith Rock to Crater Lake it's a little over 2 hours. I would stay somewhere in the Gorge and do hikes from there, then I'd check out Silver Falls on the way to Smith Rock then stay in Bend. From Bend you can drive to Crater Lake. Then you can drive back via hwy. 138 and check out tons of waterfalls along that highway and then go back up north (I'm assuming Portland) via I-5.

[@adamswoboda5962]

Hike Oregon would you say I could see the best of the gorge in a day?

[@HikeOregon]

No. I would take two days. But it also depends on what is open.

[@sammatsusaka823]

You have a nice, cheerful, happy voice. Hope you carry something for Bears/Cougars and don't be that afraid of Bigfoot. They do exist.

[@HikeOregon]

I definitely don’t believe in Bigfoot. Lol

[@sammatsusaka823]

@@HikeOregon if you know anyone who is in the Military or Police. They have seen dead Bigfoot. Ride a horse, they will notify you of potential danger. Bear, cougar or Bigfoot. Also read or on KZbin (Missing 411) people think, I do too. Aliens and Bigfoot are having to do with people disappearing.

[@jonuran9750]

💕😍❤️👍

[@sammatsusaka823]

What months or temperatures does MOSQUITOES get thirsty for blood? (You know only the Female Mosquito Suck Blood)-for protein for their eggs.

[@HikeOregon]

The timing of mosquitoes depends on what w elation you are at. Lower elevations in Oregon the mosquitoes start in April and then go through early August as the snow melts at higher elevations.

[@dylanbrown56]

Anywhere near eugene? I don't have a license, too young

[@HikeOregon]

You can easily get up to the mckenzie river via the bus. That would give you access to the mckenzie river trail. Also the Ridgeline Trail and of course Spencer’s butte and mount Pisgah are always in town options. Other than that you would need to drive.

[@dylanbrown56]

@@HikeOregon thank you

[@petalpdx]

Opal Creek is closed due to the wildfire.

[@HikeOregon]

Yep. This video was made many years ago.

[@user-kz3cb6hw4d]

Cape Lookout, was left out of this one? JK

[@HikeOregon]

I haven't done that hike yet. I'm sure it is one of the best day hikes in Oregon, I've seen photos, looks amazing!

[@putinninovacuna8976]

you forgot mentioned the part when a glizzly bear splice you into pieces

[@HikeOregon]

We don’t have grizzly bears in Oregon 👍🏼

[@putinninovacuna8976]

@@HikeOregon Seen a lot documentaries and movies about oregon and they all said oregon is plenty of black bears so watch out and stay away from the river its not safetly. Because bears likes the river