Oregon
Start at the coast, hit up breweries and food trucks in Portland, explore hundreds of waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, ski or snowboard year-round on Mt. Hood and continue on to the Alvord Desert. Even with all of this adventure, you'll just be scratching the surface of what Oregon has to offer.
Top Spots in and near Oregon
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Port Orford, Oregon
Bike the Wild Rivers Scenic Bikeway
60 mi / 3000 ft gainThe Wild Rivers Scenic Bikeway starts and ends in Port Orford, and includes stops at Port Orford Heads, the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and Cape Blanco. It's a perfect ride for anyone looking to see the highlights of the section of coast around Port Orford without spending the whole day in the car...Read more -
Agness, Oregon
Stand Up Paddleboard the Mermaid Riffle on the Rogue River
The Rogue River is famous the world over for rafting and for its Steelhead runs, possessing a dramatic undeveloped canyon untouched by road and man, and being one of the Original 7 Wild & Scenic Rivers designed by Congress. And not only is it fantastic for rafting but entire sections are perf...Read more -
White River West Sno-Park, Oregon
Snowshoe Pacific Crest Trail at White River West
3.4 mi / 800 ft gainPark at White River West Sno-Park. Walk to the north end of the parking lot. Start a very brief way up the White River Trail. After 100-200 feet, step off the main trail, to your left, and head into the woods for some solitude. To get to the Pacific Crest Trail, look for the blue diamond trail ma...Read more -
Brookings, Oregon
Picnic at Arch Rock
5.0This vista point is located in Southern Oregon, near the coastal town of Brookings. Arch rock is just off the 101 freeway and is a cool stop if you are passing through. The main rock arch is located directly west. It's a great place to stop during road trips for a picnic lunch.Read more -
Coos Bay, Oregon
Photograph Shore Acres
If you find yourself in or around Coos Bay in Oregon, don't miss the opportunity to witness the most dramatic wave action you'll ever see. These gigantic waves are just mesmerizing! Shore Acres State Park is on the Cape Arago Hwy, 13 miles southwest of Coos Bay/North Bend and U.S. Highway 101. Th...Read more -
Baker City, Oregon
Hike the Elkhorn Crest Lollipop from Anthony Lakes
20 mi / 3829 ft gainAfter unsuccessfully attempting to run 100 miles at IMTUF in Idaho, I had some time to kill before I had to be home and energy in my legs to burn. The Eastern part of Oregon has been on my list of places to run since I moved to the state a few years ago. One route popped into my mind and I had ...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Nordic Ski on Mt. Bachelor
5.0The forest on Mt. Bachelor is a winter wonderland when it is covered in snow. The Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center grooms the track-set trails daily, and there are trails for all skill types. Choose your own adventure my skiing loops of all different lengths and difficulties, and then warm up by the fi...Read more -
Linn County, Oregon
Koosah Falls Trail
5.00.86 mi / 180 ft gainKoosah Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sisters, Oregon.Read more -
Bandon, Oregon
Fat Tire Bike the Bandon State Natural Area
3 mi / 20 ft gainThe Bandon State Natural area is a wide, mostly undeveloped section of the South Coast that is perfect for beachcombing, exploration, and fat tire biking with fun driftwood for tricks and jumps along with large flat shallow areas extending far out into the ocean. Sure you will get wet and always...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 -
Bend, Oregon
Deschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow
5.04.51 mi / 364 ft gainDeschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.Read more -
Bandon, Oregon
Mountain Bike Whiskey Run
11 mi / 400 ft gainThe Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system features 9 interconnected trails of varying degrees and difficulty that can be added together to create at least an 11 mile loop. There are 6, 9, and 11 mile loops for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. There are two main parking areas for the t...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 -
Yachats, Oregon
Camp at Tillicum Beach
5.0The major draw of this campground however is the beach. Many of the campsites overlook the water, but if you don’t have a view from your site it takes less than a minute to be in the sand. We made our trip from the University of Oregon in Eugene. It was a gorgeous 2 hour drive, and after driving ...Read more -
Reedsport, Oregon
Kentucky Falls Trail
5.03.72 mi / 778 ft gainKentucky Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mapleton, Oregon.Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Fly Fish the Wilson River in Oregon
3.0Driving from Portland, Oregon west towards Tillamook, Oregon this is an easy bank access river to hit with big fish. Approximately 45 - 60 minutes drive from Portland to Highway 6 west towards Tillamook, the rivers runs next to the highway for several miles making it easy to pull-off and hit the ...Read more
