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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! | ||
− | = | + | <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. |
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+ | ===Oregon=== | ||
+ | * [[Columbia River Gorge Hikes| Columbia River Gorge Hikes]] ([[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|index]]) | ||
+ | * [[Mount Hood Hikes]] ([[:Category:Mount Hood Area|index]]) | ||
+ | * [[Central Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Central Oregon|index]]) | ||
+ | * [[Oregon Coast Hikes]] ([[:Category:Oregon Coast|index for Oregon Coast]] and [[:Category:Coast Range|index for Coast Range]]) | ||
+ | * [[Eastern Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Eastern Oregon|index]]) | ||
+ | * [[Southern Oregon Hikes]] ([[:Category:Southern Oregon|index]]) | ||
+ | * [[Portland and Willamette Valley Hikes]] ([[:Category:Portland Area|index for Portland Area]] and [[:Category:Willamette Valley|index for Willamette Valley]]) | ||
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− | Washington | + | ===Washington=== |
− | * | + | * [[Columbia River Gorge Hikes]] ([[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|index]]) |
− | * | + | * [[Southwest Washington Hikes]] ([[:Category:Southwest Washington|index]]) |
− | * | + | * [[Washington Coast Hikes]] ([[:Category:Washington Coast|index]]) |
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+ | *'''Find a Hike''' | ||
+ | ** By difficulty: [[:Category:Easy Hikes| Easy]], [[:Category:Moderate Hikes| Moderate]], [[:Category:Difficult Hikes| Difficult]], [[:Category:Universal Access Hikes| Universal Access]] | ||
+ | ** 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]] | ||
+ | ** 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:''' | ||
+ | ** Mountains: [[:Category:Viewpoints| Viewpoints]], [[:Category:Exposed Summits| Expansive Views]], [[:Category:360 degree summits| 360 degree panoramas]], [[:Category:Alpine| Alpine Areas]] | ||
+ | ** 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]] | ||
+ | ** 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]] | ||
+ | ** 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]] | ||
+ | ** State Forests: [[:Category:Clatsop State Forest| Clatsop]], [[:Category:Santiam State Forest| Santiam]], [[:Category:Tillamook State Forest| Tillamook]], [[:Category:Yacolt Burn State Forest| Yacolt Burn]] | ||
+ | ** 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 | ||
+ | *[[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]] | ||
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=== Indexes === | === Indexes === | ||
* [[Special:Allpages|Full index]] | * [[Special:Allpages|Full index]] | ||
* [[Special:Categories|Show all categories]] | * [[Special:Categories|Show all categories]] | ||
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* [[Special:Listusers|User list]] | * [[Special:Listusers|User list]] | ||
=== Disclaimers === | === Disclaimers === | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Oregon Hikers Field Guide:Hiking Disclaimer|Hiking Disclaimer]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[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. | + | 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
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
- 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
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.