Clackamas County, Oregon
Looking for the best photography in Clackamas County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Clackamas County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Clackamas County
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Detroit, Oregon
Boca Cave & Triangulation Peak
4.04.75 mi / 1053 ft gainTriangulation Peak, Spire Rock and Boca Cave TH #3372 The trail starts on level ground where you travel east along the top of the ridge. There are multiple trees that have fallen across the trail making the hike quite adventurous. Some trees you'll go over and some you will need to go under. Dep...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Snowshoe to Tamanawas Falls
4.53.6 mi / 590 ft gainStarting at the Sherwood Trailhead, follow the sign towards Tamanwas Falls. You will walk through the woods towards the river, and cross it on the log bridge. After crossing the creek, you will begin to head uphill. Keep going this way through the woods for nearly 2 miles, and you will reach the ...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Tamanawas Falls
4.43.37 mi / 722 ft gainThis easy trail in the Mt Hood National Forest has a journey just as lovely as the destination. The hike follows closely along the banks of Cold Spring Creek, up through a massive boulder field, and finally arrives at the 150ft tall Tamanawas Hiking directions: Starting at the East Fork- Tamanaw...Read more -
Detroit, Oregon
Russell Lake via Whitewater Creek Trailhead
4.811.4 mi / 1926 ft gainThis hike begins 7.5 miles down Whitewater Road at the Whitewater Trailhead, about 10 miles east of Detroit Lake. The road is bumpy, but can be navigated at slow speeds, even without four-wheel drive. Make sure to fill out a wilderness pass once you arrive at the trailhead. The trail is very wel...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Snowshoe to the Tilly Jane A-Frame
5.02.7 mi / 1900 ft gainBuilt in the 1930's, the Tilly Jane A-Frame sits on the North side of Mount Hood at around 6,000ft. The cabin is very popular during winter months as it is located only 1,000ft below the tree line and offers beautiful snowshoeing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities, yet is also a popul...Read more -
Lyons, Oregon
Swim at Three Pools
5.0To get there from Salem, Follow Hwy. 22 east to Mehama. Turn on Little North Santiam Road (FS 2209) and proceed for 12 miles to Three Pools Day Use Area. Three Pools is by far one of the most popular swimming holes in the Northwest. With multiple swimming holes within just feet from one another i...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kayak Laurance Lake
5.0This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it. It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...Read more -
Lyons, Oregon
Henline Falls Trail
5.01.71 mi / 312 ft gainThe trail is a washed out, old mining road making its way through a lush forest with a mix of ferns, moss covered trees, and towering Douglas Firs with trees blown over from wind storms lining both sides of the trail. I call those Big Foot traps. The trail comes to a fork, stay to the left you ar...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Camp at Lost Lake
4.7When the temperature starts to creep up in the summer, Lost Lake is the perfect escape. The campground provides you with everything you could want – miles of scenic hiking, a multitude of water activities, and even a general store for anything you might have forgotten at home.The lakeside tent ca...Read more -
Detroit, Oregon
Dome Rock via the Upper Trailhead
2.36 mi / 479 ft gainFrom Highway 22 at the Breitenbush River Bridge, in Detroit, turn north on to French Creek Rd. Drive up French Creek about 7.7 miles to the Upper TH #3379/3381 to Dome Rock and Tumble Lake. The trail can be found on the left side of the road and is easily seen after you pass it. It's best to pass...Read more -
Idanha, Oregon
Hike Grizzly Peak
4.510 miAfter leaving your car at the Pamelia Lake trailhead, hike 2.3 miles along the trail following Pamelia Creek. The Grizzly Peak trailhead will be on the right just before the lake, which you should check out before or after your hike up to Grizzly Peak—there are several campsites around the lake t...Read more -
Idanha, Oregon
Hike up the South Slopes of Mount Jefferson
15 mi / 7400 ft gainSet out from Pamelia Lake Trailhead through dense old growth forest. You'll see giant cedars, mixed firs and stunning mountain streams carving their way thru very green forest. After a couple miles, you'll reach Pamelia Lake. This is a great place to grab a snack, water, take photos and camp if y...Read more -
Gates, Oregon
Natural Rock Arch
5.00.68 mi / 449 ft gainThe Santiam Forest is well known for its many beautiful spots, but this one is fairly uncommon. It's likely you will be the only person out here. Since it's such a short hike, just about a mile round trip, you could easily make it a pit stop on your way to or from someplace else and not have to w...Read more -
Sandy, Oregon
Photograph Jonsrud Viewpoint
4.5The view from this spot is definitely worth the drive, if you're visiting Portland or the Columbia River Gorge area I highly recommend taking the time to stop here. Not a lot of people know about this spot and its likely you'll be the only person/people there!If you get the chance, definitely com...Read more -
Scotts Mills, Oregon
Upper Butte Creek Falls
4.00.73 mi / 308 ft gainFrom Scott Mills Follow Crooked Finger RD NE for 13.3 Miles to the Upper Butte Creek Trailhead. The last 2-3 miles or so is gravel road with some potholes but most cars shouldn't have a problem. The path down to the falls starts near the bathrooms. A short .3 mile walk on a few switchbacks and...Read more -
Linn County, Oregon
Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout
5.02.67 mi / 873 ft gainCoffin Mountain Fire Lookout is a beautiful day hike that takes you to its summit at 5771 feet elevation, covering roughly 1070 feet elevation gain. To get to the Coffin Mt. trailhead from Detroit OR, travel east on Highway 22 for approximately 19.5 miles to Forest Road 11 (Straight Creek Road)....Read more