PCT: Highway 58 to Elk Lake junction
Miles 1907.9-1952.6 of the northbound PCT: Traveling expansive old-growth forest on a land of ancient volcanism, entering the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 70 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Hiking in Oakridge
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Hiking Routes in Oakridge
PCT: Summit Lake to Highway 58
Miles 1890.7-1907.9 of the northbound PCT: Continuing Oregon Section D around the base of Diamond Peak, through a wilderness of deep woods and hidden lakes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 663 m
- Descent
- 820 m
PCT: Highway 138 to Summit Lake
Miles 1847.8-1890.7 of the northbound PCT: Beginning OR Section D in the Mount Thielsen Wilderness, and cresting the highest point of the PCT in Oregon and Washington.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 68 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Larison Rock Short Hike
Quick hike to a gorgeous view!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Descent
- 120 m
Diamond Creek Falls
Experience the best of the Cascades on this stunning hike to Diamond Creek Falls.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 176 m
- Descent
- 176 m
Salt Creek Falls
Hike to the lower viewing platform to get a better view of Salt Creek Falls.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 96 m
- Descent
- 96 m
North Fork
Score beautiful views of the North Fork of the Willamette River.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 369 m
- Descent
- 369 m
Salmon Creek Out-and-Back
A laid back hike with beautiful creek views.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
- 136 m
Diamond Peak Loop
27.4-mile loop in the Cascades that climbs an extinct shield volcano and tours lake-dotted landscapes in the Diamond Peak Wilderness
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Aubrey Mountain
Steep mountain climb directly from the outskirts of Oakridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 426 m
- Descent
- 426 m
Metolius-Windigo Trail
Long-distance hiking trail running from Sisters to Cultus Lake
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 91 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km