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Revision as of 02:26, 24 May 2017
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Columbia Plateau
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Deschutes River | |||||
Heritage Landing Hike | Easy | 3.8 | 55 | Hike on fishermen's trails along the west bank of the Deschutes | |
Ferry Springs Hike | Moderate | 4.4 | 560 | Shorter hike to higher views of the Columbia and Deschutes | |
Deschutes River Hike | Moderate | 22.6 | 400 | Hike south from the mouth of the Deschutes River to an old ranch | |
Deschutes River from Macks Canyon Hike | Difficult | 23.6 | 350 | Rough trail along Deschutes River |
White River | |||||
White River Falls Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 250 | Visit a series of waterfalls in the basalt canyon of the White River |
Cottonwood Canyon State Park | |||||
Murtha Ranch Loop Hike | Easy | 1.9 | 100 | Short loop to a viewpoint, river access, interpretive signs, and an old barn | |
Cottonwood Canyon Pinnacles Hike | Moderate | 8.6 | 65 | Hike along the John Day River below basalt cliffs and through sagebrush flats | |
Gooseneck Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.6 | 1485 | Off-trail loop with expansive views over the plateau and the John Day River | |
Lost Corral Hike | Moderate | 10.1 | 75 | Take a ranch track along the John Day River to an old cattle corral |
Painted Hills | |||||
Leaf Hill Loop Hike | Easy | 0.3 | 20 | Short hike around a fossil filled knoll | |
Painted Cove Loop Hike | Easy | 0.2 | 40 | Get up close and personal with a hill of clay | |
Painted Hills Overlook Hike | Easy | 1.0 | 140 | Ridgetop stroll with views of the Painted Hills |
Umatilla River Area | |||||
Echo Meadows Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 70 | Interpretive trail to Oregon Trail wagon ruts |
Crooked River Canyon Country
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Cove Palisades Area | |||||
Tam-a-láu Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.9 | 650 | Hike up to and around the rim of a lava plateau with commanding views |
Crooked River Ranch Area | |||||
Scout Camp Trail Loop Hike | Moderate | 2.3 | 700 | Steep hike into scenic Deschutes River Canyon | |
Otter Bench Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.2 | 1700 | Long, mostly flat hike in high desert along Crooked River Canyon, with two short side trails descending steeply down the canyon | |
Steelhead Falls Hike | Moderate | 4.1 | 680 | Hike down to the falls in Deschutes River Canyon | |
Alder Springs-Lower Whychus Creek Hike | Moderate | 7.2 | 910 | Hike below weathered canyon walls to lush springs and the rushing Deschutes River |
Smith Rock State Park | |||||
Misery Ridge Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.8 | 1000 | Steep climb over the ridge with stunning views |
Bend Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Bend Area | |||||
Pilot Butte Loop Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 470 | Short, urban hike to the top of a cinder cone with expansive views | |
Tumalo Creek Canyon Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 940 | Hike below rimrock above Tumalo Creek and then make an easy return |
Badlands Wilderness | |||||
Ancient Juniper Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 120 | Introductory loop to the Badlands Wilderness with old-growth juniper trees | |
Flatiron Rock Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.9 | 365 | Loop to three lava formations in the southern part of the Badlands Wilderness |
Ochoco Mountains
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Mill Creek Wilderness area | |||||
Mill Creek Wilderness Loop Hike | Difficult | 26.9 | 3500 | Small, little used wilderness in central Oregon, usually drier than western Oregon | |
Steins Pillar Hike | Moderate | 4 | 680 | Hike through open ponderosa and juniper forest to the base of a huge stone pillar |
Lookout Mountain Area | |||||
Lookout Mountain Hike | Moderate | 3.4 | 1045 | Shorter but steeper hike to Lookout Mtn summit | |
Lookout Mountain Short Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.1 | 1350 | Hike through old fir forest to high desert plateau with sweeping views | |
Lookout Mountain Extended Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.9 | 1800 | Nice but somewhat steep addition to the above hike. Starts near the paved hwy & avoids driving the last mile on rocky access road |
Central Blue Mountains
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Strawberry Mountains | |||||
Little Strawberry Lake Hike | Moderate | 6.5 | 1395 | Hike to two lakes and a waterfall in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness | |
Strawberry Mountain Hike | Difficult | 12.6 | 3610 | Hike through lush meadows and across rocky slopes to the highest summit in the area | |
Strawberry Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 17 | 4500 | Subalpine loop hike around a rugged ridge visiting mountain lakes and meadows |
Elkhorn Range | |||||
Hoffer Lakes Hike | Easy | 2.5 | 340 | Hike to three alpine lakes with wildflowers galore and views of granite peaks | |
Van Patten Butte Hike | Difficult | 5.8 | 2320 | Hike to a lake and then scramble up to the highest peak in the Elkhorns' Little Alps | |
Elkhorn Crest Hike | Difficult | 12.5 | 3600 | Ascend high peaks in the stunning open country of the Elkhorn Range |
Wallowa Mountains
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Eagle Cap Wilderness: Northern access | |||||
Maxwell Lake Hike | Difficult | 8 | 2500 | Hike to a beautiful blue lake high above the Lostine River | |
East Lostine to Eagle Cap Hike | Difficult | 19 | 4000 | This is the easiest way to a high Wallowa Peak, very popular | |
Thorp Creek Hike | Moderate | 9.9 | 2830 | Hike to a remote valley tucked in between the Wallowas' highest ridges | |
Ice Lake Hike | Difficult | 15.4 | 3380 | Head up the West Fork Wallowa and then spectacular Adam Creek to a high alpine lake below the Matterhorn | |
Matterhorn Add-on Hike | Difficult | 3.6 | 1980 | Hike up from Ice Lake on alpine meadows and marble slopes to the highest ridge in the Wallowas | |
East Fork Wallowa River Hike | Difficult | 17.0 | 4620 | Backpack to Tenderfoot Pass with multiple day hike and scramble options from the area | |
McCully Basin Hike | Moderate | 15.2 | 2360 | Gentle backpack to a remote basin on the east side of the Wallowas |
Eagle Cap Wilderness: Southern access | |||||
Crater Lake via Little Kettle Creek Hike | Difficult | 13.6 | 3490 | Steep hike to a high lake at the head of the Cliff Creek valley | |
Pine Lakes Hike | Difficult | 15 | 2700 | Hike to a pair of beautiful lakes |
Great Basin
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge | |||||
Warner Peak Hike | Moderate | 11 | 2300 | Spring and fall off-trail hiking; summit climb to Warner Peak; wildlife; amazing views |