Rhododendron, Oregon
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Rhododendron
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Camas, Washington
Explore Camas Pothole Falls
4.00.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis is on the Round Lake Loop trail and there’s a free parking area. It’s a relatively in and out hike that is family friendly but does have some downhill scrambles. Be careful when jumping as there has been fatalities in the past but as long as you’re practicing safe swimming you’ll be okay.Read more -
Cook, Washington
Spirit Falls
4.01.5 mi / 516 ft gainNOTE: Access to this hike is currently closed. A Part of this hike goes through private land. At this time, the landowner is not granting access to hikers. There are no signs or trail head for the falls, but it's a popular spot for kayakers and photographers, so look for a faint boot path direct...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Powell Butte Nature Park Loop
6.22 mi / 1004 ft gainBefore officially becoming a nature park in 1987, Powell Butte was primarily known for being home to four 50-million gallon underground reservoirs. Today, the wide expanse of land is packed with miles of trails-- the perfect place for hikers, mountain bikers, and even horseback riders to get thei...Read more -
Camas, Washington
Hike Lacamas Heritage Trail
5.03.5 mi / 139 ft gainUsed often for cross country practice, the Lacamas Heritage Trail is a popular gem in Camas, Washington for all citizens. It is family and dog friendly and comes with endless scenic views of the beautiful Lacamas Lake. Parking is free and there are bathrooms at the entrance.Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Leach Botanical Gardens
0.51 mi / 89 ft gainLeach Botanical Garden is a 17-acre urban sanctuary located in outer Southeast Portland, OR, offering visitors a serene escape into nature. Established over 40 years ago, the garden is often a surprising discovery for locals and tourists alike. It features a diverse landscape, including a four-...Read more -
Yacolt, Washington
Hike Silver Star Mountain via Grouse Vista
4.56 mi / 2000 ft gainThe Grouse Vista Trailhead is located through the town of Washougal off of highway 14 just past Camas. Once you leave the city, the road will turn to gravel and dirt though it is fairly well maintained until snow arrive and accessible by most cars so long as you're willing to get drive over loose...Read more -
Gladstone, Oregon
Run the Clackamette Park Loop
1.2 mi / 10 ft gainClackamette Park is known for its prime destination right off of the freeway and across from Oregon City's most popular shopping area, but it's frequented for its public boat dock, RV facilities, and handicap-accessible picnic benches. While the rest of Portland's parks freeze over or flood, Clac...Read more -
Molalla, Oregon
Huckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop
4.03.72 mi / 702 ft gainHuckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Molalla, Oregon.Read more -
Oregon City, Oregon
Walk the Canemah Bluff Loop
4.51.6 mi / 200 ft gainYou'll never stumble upon Canemah Park unless you're really looking for it. Tucked away in the hills of Oregon City above the Locks, this residential park has a miniature-sized set of everything you'd expect in a children's park: Playground, picnic benches, bathrooms, and wide, forested trails. D...Read more -
Yacolt, Washington
Hike Silver Star Mountain
4.6Silver Star is simply a must-do hike for adventure lovers here in the Northwest!From the parking area, take the main trail up to the first open meadow. Eds Trail splits off here, meeting back up just before the summit. Be warned, Eds Trail is much steeper in sections and is more difficult than th...Read more -
Mosier, Oregon
Mosier Plateau Trail
2.79 mi / 600 ft gainThe Columbia River Gorge is full of hidden gems, especially for new folks like me. I just found out about this little trail right in the middle of Mosier Oregon. The trail is great for new hikers, and if you have some friends visiting this would be the perfect trail to take them on if they don'...Read more -
National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon
Hike to Gifford Lake
3 mi / 500 ft gainSet out at the Lower Lake trailhead along trail #717. After only half a mile the trail opens up to Lower Lake, with views of Olallie Butte. The trail winds around the north east side of the lake and you come to a junctions with trail #706. From here take the left onto #706 and continue about .6 o...Read more -
National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon
Olallie Lake North Basin Loop
12.05 mi / 2021 ft gainBegin at the Lower Lake Campground and take the Lower Lake trailhead. The best direction to hike is counter clockwise, however you can do either. Continue along Trail #717 and very shortly you come out to Lower Lake featuring Mt. Jefferson as the backdrop. From here keep hiking and you reach yo...Read more -
White Salmon, Washington
Coyote Wall Loop
3.56.29 mi / 1962 ft gainCoyote Wall is a relatively uncrowded trail system in the Columbia River Gorge that provides outstanding views of the Columbia River. The trail system is made up primarily of user-created mountain biking trails, allowing hikers a choose-your-own-adventure approach to exploring the area. Start o...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Mount Tabor Loop
4.51.88 mi / 325 ft gainMount Tabor City Park is located in the heart of southeast Portland and is situated atop an extinct volcano. It’s comprised of more than 190 acres of beautiful Douglas Fir forest and features several relatively easy routes to the top: the easiest being the road you can drive (but what’s the fun i...Read more -
Marion County, Oregon
Gold Butte Fire Lookout
4.32.44 mi / 741 ft gainGold Butte Fire Lookout is a real gem in the Willamette National Forest. At 4618 feet elevation, the nearby Cascade Mountain views are nothing short of spectacular! At the summit, sits a L-4 Ground Structure Type Fire Lookout that was built in1934 to be used as a Fire Lookout. Additionally, durin...Read more