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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!
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Welcome to the '''Portland Hikers Field Guide''' -- a hiking guide for the Portland-based hiker. This is a place for the outdoor community to collaborate and assemble their knowledge about great hikes and destinations in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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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!  
 
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!  
  
=== Explore the Field Guide ===
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<b><font color=red>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.
*'''Find a Hike'''
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** By difficulty: [[:Category:Easy Hikes| Easy]], [[:Category:Moderate Hikes| Moderate]], [[:Category:Difficult Hikes| Difficult]]
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** By type: [[:Category:Family Friendly Hikes| Family Hikes]], [[:Category:Backpackable Hikes| Backpackable]], [[:Category:Off The Beaten Track| Off the beaten track]], [[:Category:Scrambles| Scrambles]]
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** By environment: [[:Category:Lake Hikes| Lakes]], [[:Category:Wildflower_Hikes| Wildflowers]], [[:Category:Waterfall Hikes| Waterfalls]], [[:Category:Alpine Hikes| Alpine]], [[:Category:Viewpoint Hikes| Great views]]
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*:''[[Find a Hike|List all hike categories...]]''
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*'''Find places and things:'''
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For a list of [https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Category:Closed_Trails CLOSED HIKES] that are in the Field Guide, please click the link.</font color></b>
** Mountains: [[:Category:Viewpoints| Viewpoints]], [[:Category:Exposed Summits| Expansive Views]], [[:Category:360 Degree Summits| 360 degree panoramas]]
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** Other environments: [[:Category:Waterfalls| Waterfalls]], [[:Category:Lakes| Lakes]], [[:Category:Hot Springs| Hot Springs]], [[:Category:Geologic Features| Geologic Features]], [[:Category:Wildlife Refuges| Wildlife Refuges]]
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** Other stuff: [[:Category: Historical Sites| Historical Sites]], [[:Category:Campsites| Campsites]], [[:Category:Lookouts| Lookout towers]], [[:Category:Shelters| Shelters]],
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*:''[[Find a Destination|List all destination categories...]]''
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=== Explore by Area ===
 
=== Explore by Area ===
 
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* [[:Category:Northwest Oregon| Northwest Oregon]]
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===Oregon===
** Bull of the Woods - [[Bull of the Woods Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Bull of the Woods Wilderness|index]])
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* [[Columbia River Gorge Hikes| Columbia River Gorge Hikes]] ([[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|index]])
** Clackamas River - [[Clackmas River Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Clackamas River|index]])
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* [[Mount Hood Hikes]] ([[:Category:Mount Hood Area|index]])
** Columbia Gorge - [[Columbia River Gorge Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|index]])
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* [[Central Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Central Oregon|index]])
** Mount Hood - [[Mount Hood Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Mount Hood Area|index]])
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* [[Oregon Coast Hikes]] ([[:Category:Oregon Coast|index for Oregon Coast]] and [[:Category:Coast Range|index for Coast Range]])
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* [[Eastern Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Eastern Oregon|index]])
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* [[Southern Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Southern Oregon|index]])
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* [[Portland and Willamette Valley Hikes]] ([[:Category:Portland Area|index for Portland Area]] and [[:Category:Willamette Valley|index for Willamette Valley]])
  
* [[:Category:Southwest Washington| Southwest Washington]]
 
  
* [[:Category:Central Oregon| Central Oregon]]
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===Washington===
** Mount Jefferson - [[Mount Jefferson Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Mount Jefferson|index]])
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* [[Columbia River Gorge Hikes]] ([[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|index]])
** [[:Category:Three Sisters Wilderness| Three Sisters]]
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* [[Southwest Washington Hikes]] ([[:Category:Southwest Washington|index]])
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* [[Washington Coast Hikes]] ([[:Category:Washington Coast|index]])
  
* Eastern Oregon -  [[Eastern Oregon Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Eastern Oregon|index]])
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* Oregon Coast -  [[Oregon Coast Hikes| View hikes]] ([[:Category:Oregon Coast|index]])
 
  
* [[:Category:Portland| Portland Area]] - Urban hikes
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*'''Find a Hike'''
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** By difficulty: [[:Category:Easy Hikes| Easy]], [[:Category:Moderate Hikes| Moderate]], [[:Category:Difficult Hikes| Difficult]], [[:Category:Universal Access Hikes| Universal Access]]
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** By type: [[:Category:Family Hikes| Family Hikes]], [[:Category:Backpackable Hikes| Backpackable]], [[:Category:Wilderness Hikes| Wilderness]], [[:Category:Snowshoe Hikes| Snowshoe Hikes]], [[:Category:Off The Beaten Track| Off the beaten track]], [[:Category:Hike and Bike| Hike and Bikes]], [[:Category:Rails to Trails| Rails to Trails]], [[:Category:Scrambles| Scrambles]]
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** By environment: [[:Category:Lake Hikes| Lakes]], [[:Category:Wildflower_Hikes| Wildflowers]], [[:Category:Old Growth Hikes| Old Growth]], [[:Category:Wildlife Viewing Hikes| Wildlife Viewing]], [[:Category:Waterfall Hikes| Waterfalls]], [[:Category:Creek Hikes| Creeks]], [[:Category:Alpine Hikes| Alpine]], [[:Category:Viewpoint Hikes| Great views]], [[:Category:Beach Hikes| Beaches]]
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*'''Find places and things:'''
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** Mountains: [[:Category:Viewpoints| Viewpoints]], [[:Category:Exposed Summits| Expansive Views]], [[:Category:360 degree summits| 360 degree panoramas]], [[:Category:Alpine| Alpine Areas]]
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** Other environments: [[:Category:Waterfalls| Waterfalls]], [[:Category:Lakes| Lakes]], [[:Category:Creeks| Creeks]], [[:Category:Springs| Springs]], [[:Category:Old Growth Forest| Old Growth]], [[:Category:Geologic Features| Geologic Features]], [[:Category:Wilderness| Wilderness]], [[:Category:Beaches| Beaches]]
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** Structures: [[:Category: Historic Sites| Historic Sites]], [[:Category:Campsites| Campsites]], [[:Category:Picnic Area| Picnic Areas]], [[:Category:Lookouts| Lookouts]], [[:Category:Former Lookouts| Former Lookouts]], [[:Category:Shelters| Shelters]]
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** Jurisdictions: [[:Category:Oregon State Parks|Oregon State Parks]], [[:Category:Washington State Parks|Washington State Parks]], [[:Category:California State Parks|California State Parks]], [[:Category:National Parks| National Parks]], [[:Category:Wildlife Refuges| Wildlife Refuges]], [[:Category:Bureau of Land Management| Bureau of Land Management]]
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** State Forests: [[:Category:Clatsop State Forest| Clatsop]], [[:Category:Santiam State Forest| Santiam]], [[:Category:Tillamook State Forest| Tillamook]], [[:Category:Yacolt Burn State Forest| Yacolt Burn]]
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** National Forests: [[:Category:Crooked River National Grassland| Crooked River]], [[:Category:Deschutes National Forest| Deschutes]], [[:Category:Fremont-Winema National Forest| Fremont-Winema]], [[:Category:Gifford Pinchot National Forest| Gifford Pinchot]],  [[:Category:Klamath National Forest| Klamath]], [[:Category:Malheur National Forest| Malheur]], [[:Category:Mt Hood National Forest| Mt Hood]], [[:Category:Ochoco National Forest| Ochoco]], [[:Category:Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest| Rogue River-Siskiyou]], [[:Category:Siuslaw National Forest| Siuslaw]], [[:Category:Umatilla National Forest| Umatilla]], [[:Category:Umpqua National Forest| Umpqua]], [[:Category:Wallowa-Whitman National Forest| Wallowa-Whitman]], [[:Category:Willamette National Forest| Willamette]]
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*[[About Hiking|About Hiking]] — General information about hiking
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*[[Beginner Hikes]] — This is a list of hikes specifically for novice hikers
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*[[Must See Hikes]] — A list for experienced hikers visiting or new to the area
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*[[What Conditions to Expect on Trails]] — Know where to hike during the year
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*[[Winter and Spring Backpacking]] — Some places you can go in winter and spring
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*[[Snow Hiking and Camping]] - some ideas about hiking and camping in the snow
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*[[Lightweight Backpacking]] - Ideas about traveling light on the trail
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*[[Public Transportation]] — Public transportation to trailheads is limited but there's a little
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*[[West Coast Hiking Clubs]]
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:''[[Index|See all areas]]''
 
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=== Indexes ===
 
=== Indexes ===
 
* [[Special:Allpages|Full index]]
 
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* [[Special:Categories|Show all categories]]
 
* [[Special:Categories|Show all categories]]
* [[Special:Imagelist?limit=250&ilsearch=&title=Special%3AImagelist&sort=img_name|Photo list]]
 
 
* [[Special:Listusers|User list]]
 
* [[Special:Listusers|User list]]
  
 
=== Disclaimers ===
 
=== Disclaimers ===
* [[Portland Hiker's Wiki:Hiking Disclaimer|Hiking Disclaimer]]
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* [[Oregon Hikers Field Guide:Hiking Disclaimer|Hiking Disclaimer]]
* [[Portland Hiker's Wiki:Copyright Notice|Copyright Notice]]
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* [[Oregon Hikers Field Guide:Copyright Notice|Copyright Notice]]
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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 [[:Category:Needs pics|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.
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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 [[:Category:Needs pics|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.

Latest revision as of 13:48, 23 March 2024


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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

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Disclaimers


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.

Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Please contact us if you notice errors on this page.

Hiking is a potentially risky activity, and the entire risk for users of this field guide is assumed by the user, and in no event shall Trailkeepers of Oregon be liable for any injury or damages suffered as a result of relying on content in this field guide. All content posted on the field guide becomes the property of Trailkeepers of Oregon, and may not be used without permission.