Mount Defiance
Climb the highest point of the Columbia River Gorge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Hiking in Oregon
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Hiking Routes in Oregon
Starvation Creek Waterfalls
You'll get to enjoy not just one, not just two, but *four* incredible waterfalls on this short walk!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 87 m
- Descent
- 87 m
Catherine Creek Arch Loop
Arches are rare in this area of the nation, making Catherine Creek Arch a highly attractive destination.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 119 m
- Descent
- 119 m
Badlands Rock -> Flatiron Rock Loop
Tag two of the most impressive rock formations in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 119 m
- Descent
- 119 m
Badlands Rock
A flat hike leads to incredible views from an upthrust volcanic rock.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 77 m
White River Falls
Short hike to view an incredible waterfall tucked away in a desert canyon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 63 m
- Descent
- 63 m
PCT: Cascade Locks to Trout Lake
Miles 2146.9-2228.9 of the northbound PCT: Starting the trek into Washington with a prolonged climb from the Columbia River, then a rolling meander through forested hills to the foot of Mount Adams.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 125 km
- Ascent
- 4.7 km
- Descent
- 3.5 km
Drift Creek Falls
Beautiful waterfall with a stunning suspension bridge above.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 157 m
- Descent
- 157 m
Cape Lookout: South Beach
A short, steep hike down to an isolated beach
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 265 m
- Descent
- 265 m
PCT: Seiad Valley to I-5 in Oregon
Miles 1655.9-1718.9 of the northbound PCT: The final big climb from a Northern California valley, then along a panoramic ridge to cross into Oregon.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 99 km
- Ascent
- 4.1 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
PCT: Eagle Creek Alternate
A popular trail beside jaw-dropping waterfalls, recently reopened following a fire.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
PCT: Lolo Pass to Cascade Locks
Miles 2114.2-2146.9 of the northbound PCT: Finishing the state of Oregon with a winding ridge walk, then a grueling descent to the Columbia River at the Washington border, and the lowest elevation on the PCT.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 51 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
PCT: Barlow Pass to Lolo Pass
Miles 2091.7-2114.2 of the northbound PCT: Climbing on the flanks of Mount Hood, to sweeping views over Oregon and up to the mountain’s icy crown.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
PCT: Olallie Lake to Barlow Pass
Miles 2045.6-2091.7 of the northbound PCT: Moving along the Cascade Crest from the shadow of Mount Jefferson to the foot of Mount Hood, the highest of Oregon’s volcanoes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 72 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
PCT: Santiam Pass to Olallie Lake
Miles 2000.9-2045.6 of the northbound PCT: Traversing the rugged slopes of Mount Jefferson and other volcanoes, through a wilderness shaped by ancient glaciers and recent wildfires.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 71 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
PCT: McKenzie Pass to Santiam Pass
Miles 1983.8-2000.9 of the northbound PCT: Crossing plains of hardened lava plus a patchwork of forest near the base of Mount Washington, and surpassing Mile 2000 of the walk from Mexico to Canada.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 594 m
- Descent
- 741 m