Oregon hiking

Plan the perfect Oregon road trip with my guide to the best places to go in Oregon and the most beautiful things to see while you are there!

Last weekend, my family and I had the opportunity to hike in the Opal Creek Scenic Area and Wilderness. It is located east of Salem, in the Willamette National Forest. Opal Creek runs through thousands of acres of protected old growth forest, crisscrossed with over 30 miles of hiking trails.

Dramatic sea stacks. Lush coastal forests. Jagged cliffs. While Cannon Beach is primarily known for its towering monolith, Haystack Rock, this tiny town offers so much more natural beauty than that. In fact, Cannon Beach and the neighboring area are full of amazing hiking trails. So pack up the car and let’s hit the road- here’s 11 spectacular hikes near Cannon Beach.

Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km The God’s Thumb Trail in Lincoln City is one of the most beautiful day hikes on the Oregon Coast — not to mention one of the best sunset hikes on the Oregon Coast! However, the popularity of God’s Thumb has definitely taken its toll on the trail and the community

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These are the best hiking trails in Oregon, from a Multnomah Falls climb to walking paths around Devils Churn.