Latest revision as of 13:48, 23 March 2024

Welcome to the Oregon Hikers Field Guide — a guide for hiking in Oregon and Southern Washington. This guide is written and maintained by hikers from the Oregon Hikers forum, and is a place to learn about great hikes and destinations our beautiful region from the people who know the area best!

Use our search engine, categories, or alphabetical index to learn about popular summits, waterfalls and lakes in our area, and also a bunch of lesser-known trails!

NOTICE: The wildfires of recent years have forced many trail and road closures that are still in effect. In addition, some trails have been impacted by winter storms, with passage very difficult because of slides and downed trees. Please check the relevant agency web sites for a current status before you leave home, especially if you are traveling a long distance.

For a list of CLOSED HIKES that are in the Field Guide, please click the link.

Explore by Area

Oregon Columbia River Gorge Hikes (index) Mount Hood Hikes (index) Central Oregon Hikes (index) Oregon Coast Hikes (index for Oregon Coast and index for Coast Range) Eastern Oregon Hikes (index) Southern Oregon Hikes (index) Portland and Willamette Valley Hikes (index for Portland Area and index for Willamette Valley) Washington Columbia River Gorge Hikes (index) Southwest Washington Hikes (index) Washington Coast Hikes (index)

• Find a Hike
  • By difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Universal Access
  • By type: Family Hikes, Backpackable, Wilderness, Snowshoe Hikes, Off the beaten track, Hike and Bikes, Rails to Trails, Scrambles
  • By environment: Lakes, Wildflowers, Old Growth, Wildlife Viewing, Waterfalls, Creeks, Alpine, Great views, Beaches

• Find places and things:
  • Mountains: Viewpoints, Expansive Views, 360 degree panoramas, Alpine Areas
  • Other environments: Waterfalls, Lakes, Creeks, Springs, Old Growth, Geologic Features, Wilderness, Beaches
  • Structures: Historic Sites, Campsites, Picnic Areas, Lookouts, Former Lookouts, Shelters
  • Jurisdictions: Oregon State Parks, Washington State Parks, California State Parks, National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, Bureau of Land Management
  • State Forests: Clatsop, Santiam, Tillamook, Yacolt Burn
  • National Forests: Crooked River, Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Gifford Pinchot, Klamath, Malheur, Mt Hood, Ochoco, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Siuslaw, Umatilla, Umpqua, Wallowa-Whitman, Willamette

• About Hiking — General information about hiking
• Beginner Hikes — This is a list of hikes specifically for novice hikers
• Must See Hikes — A list for experienced hikers visiting or new to the area
• What Conditions to Expect on Trails — Know where to hike during the year
• Winter and Spring Backpacking — Some places you can go in winter and spring
• Snow Hiking and Camping - some ideas about hiking and camping in the snow
• Lightweight Backpacking - Ideas about traveling light on the trail
• Public Transportation — Public transportation to trailheads is limited but there's a little
• West Coast Hiking Clubs

Indexes

• Full index
• Show all categories
• User list

Disclaimers

• Hiking Disclaimer
• Copyright Notice

We're always looking for dedicated people to help with this effort! Do you have photos or descriptions you'd be willing to share? We need everything from photos of trailhead signs to full hike descriptions. (Click here for a list of immediate photo needs! Credit will be given if requested.) As you look at Field Guide pages, let us know if you have information that can help embellish the existing descriptions, or if you'd be willing to help us work on areas we have no coverage for. For more information on how to help, click on the "Get Involved" tab near the top of every page.