Polk County, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Polk County
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Corvallis, Oregon
Hike Bald Hill
4.02.7 mi / 452 ft gainThis is a short hike on the outskirts of Corvallis. It's a popular hiking/trail running destination. There are several vantage points that overlook the city of Corvallis and Willamette Valley. It's a great place to visit if you want to do a short hike in the town of Corvallis.Read more -
Corvallis, Oregon
Hike Woodland Meadow Park Loop
0.5 mi / 59 ft gainThis trail is perfect for jogging or walking, with your pup! The loop is located near a popular dog park in Corvallis, and so can get crowded in the evenings after work. There is ample room for you dog and you to get out and enjoy nature.Read more -
Beaver, Oregon
Hebo Lake to South Lake via Pioneer Indian Trail
14.07 mi / 2697 ft gainHebo Lake to South Lake via Pioneer Indian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Beaver, Oregon.Read more -
Otis, Oregon
Hike to Cascade Head
4.56.8 mi / 1200 ft gainCascade Head on the Oregon Coast sits a top a 270 acre preserve protected by the Nature Conservancy and is a National Scenic Research Area and a United Nations Biosphere Reserve. From the south trail head at Knight Park the trail winds through an old growth coastal forest before climbing 1200 ver...Read more -
Otis, Oregon
Hike Hart's Cove Trail
5.05 mi / 900 ft gainThe trail starts at the end of Forest Service Road 1861 which is closed January 1st through July 15th for wildlife conservation. This trail descends about 900 feet in elevation through a Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rain forest. You will cross two seasonal creeks and end at a prairie headland o...Read more -
Lincoln City, Oregon
Explore the Oregon Coast at Wecoma Beach
3.0Wecoma Beach is a district of Lincoln City and the beach actually stretches along all of the districts in Lincoln City. This means you can access the beach from practically anywhere, but the beach by Wecoma offers a bit more solitude. The beach is dog-friendly, so take your four-legged-friend ou...Read more -
Lincoln City, Oregon
Hike to God's Thumb
4.02 mi / 800 ft gainFrom Road's End State Park, map your way to the end of NE Port Street and park on a pull off next to the described gate: on your right you'll see the gate with three skinny trees to the right of it. You'll want to park as close to this gate as possible, this will be in between some houses on a hi...Read more -
Lincoln City, Oregon
Relax at Siletz Bay
3 mi / 0 ft gainThe Siletz Bay region of Lincoln City offers a wide variety of activities. With miles of public beach, there is a lot to see and explore. Despite being the "quiet" part of town, getting here and finding parking will be your biggest issue this whole trip. Parking although free, is very limited, s...Read more -
Corvallis, Oregon
Mary's Peak
4.452 mi / 4020 ft gainThis ride takes you from the banks of the Willamette River at the Corvallis waterfront to the top of Mary's Peak, 26 miles and 4,000 vertical feet away. While it starts out with a warm-up through the flats of the Willamette Valley, it quickly starts climbing up around the west side of Mary's Pea...Read more -
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint is a stunning coastal gem on the Oregon coastline. Boiler Bay offers up picturesque panorama views of the Pacific Ocean and rugged cliffs. Located just north of Depoe Bay, this state scenic viewpoint is a great stop for not only taking in the landscape but also ...Read more -
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Watch the Grey Whale Migration at Depoe Bay Scenic Park
5.00.5 miIt all started when a man, in my grandad's age, initiated a conversation outside a rest stop just off the coastal highway, 101. I, then, was alone waiting for my travel companions outside the restrooms. He approached me without warning, and began asking intricate details of my travel plans and th...Read more -
Otter Rock, Oregon
Surf Otter Rock
5.0Otter rock is the most popular surf spot for beginners in the state of Oregon. Located by Devils Punch Bowl, Otter rock offers playful waves that are great for beginners to learn how to surf. It's often called the Waikiki of Oregon. Even though it is a predominately beginner surf spot, the waves ...Read more -
Otter Rock, Oregon
Explore the Devils Punchbowl Arch
4.6Devils Punchbowl State Park is located just off of Highway 101. Finding the access path to the beach can be tricky since you need to be on the North side of the Punchbowl, but look for a path heading through the trees on C Avenue just north of 3rd. Once you get down to the beach head left.You may...Read more -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
4.01.04 mi / 171 ft gainCape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cloverdale, Oregon.Read more -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Surf Pacific City
4.5From Pacific City, drive into the Pelican Brew Pub parking lot and right out on the beach to park (4x4 recommended, but not required). Suit up, and head out into the water. Sandy, cold water will greet you with occasional perfect swells to catch back to shore! Perfect for surfing, boogie boarding...Read more -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Explore Cape Kiwanda
4.8Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route. It offers sea stack rock formations, beautiful beaches, sand stone cliffs, and if you are lucky enough, amazing wildlife. It is the home of the Pacific Dory Fleet.If you are early enough, you can catch the fisherman coming and going in the mys...Read more