38 trails · 301 trail miles · Best season: June – October
Oregon is a hiking paradise with volcanic Cascade peaks, waterfall-filled gorges, pristine Pacific coastline, and ancient old-growth forests. The PCT crosses the state, and Crater Lake is unforgettable.
Best Season
June – October
Terrain
Cascade volcanoes, Pacific coast, old-growth forests, desert
Top Trail: Eagle Creek Trail
Oregon has 38 hiking trails covering 301 trail miles across 3 national parks and 36 state parks.
The best hiking season in Oregon is June – October. The terrain includes cascade volcanoes, pacific coast, old-growth forests, desert.
The top hiking destinations in Oregon include Crater Lake National Park, Mount Hood National Forest, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Oregon include Pacific Crest Trail (OR section, 455 mi), Timberline Trail (41 mi), Eagle Creek Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Oregon is Eagle Creek Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.