Soda Creek Falls is the main attraction at Cascadia State Park and it’s not hard to see why. This might just be my most favorite hike and waterfall yet. There is the smaller hike there, called the Soda Springs Trail. Location: Soda Springs is located in the Cascadia State Park in Cascadia, OR. This is … More Soda Creek Falls, Cascadia, OR
Luckiamute Landing is a great length, easy trail that leads to a spot on the Willamette River where it meets the Santiam River. Perfect trail to enjoy the magic of the Fall colors! Location: Luckiamute Landing is located about 22 miles southwest of Salem, OR in Jefferson which is close to Albany. From Downtown Salem, take … More Luckiamute Landing, Jefferson, OR
This is a fascinating trail with an amazing surprise at the end. I’d recommend you bring your binoculars and an extra zoom lens for your camera, if you have one!! Location: Homer Campbell trail is located in the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge just outside of Corvallis, OR. There are a few entrances into the … More Homer Campbell Boardwalk Trail, Monroe, OR
A great short hike, that can be made as long as you want to go for!! Location: This hike is located just west of Portland in Forest Park. Parts of this long hike can be accessed through many popular locations on the West side of Portland including the Pittock Mansion, and the Oregon Zoo parking lot … More Stone Castle at Forest Park, Portland, OR
A sweet place close to the I-205 with access to the Willamette River Location: Mary S. Young Park is a 50 minute drive North East from Salem, OR. Take I-5 north from Salem, or South from Portland, OR. Take the exit towards I-205/I-84/The Dalles/Seattle. Travel north for 5 miles and take exit 8 on the … More Mary S. Young Park, West Linn, OR
A great area with so much fun to be had by all!! Location: Champoeg (Pronounced Sham-poo-ey) is located west of the I-5, just a little north of Woodburn. From Salem, take I-5 north and take exit 263 towards Brooks/Gervais. Head west and turn right onto River Rd NE. Follow River road as it turns into French Prairie … More Champoeg State Park, St. Paul, OR
Many trails to make each hike your own. Location: From Salem, take Hwy 22 west for 9 miles. Take Exit #16 to Monmouth / McMinnville / Hwy 99 and go south. Follow Hwy 99 south for 19 miles. Turn right onto Arboretum Road. There is a sign saying “Peavy Arboretum”. This is 1/4 mile after Dept of … More McDonald-Dunn Research Forest, Corvallis, OR
Breathtaking views after a rain-forest trail. Location: Cascade Head Trail head is located just a few miles off Hwy 101. From Downtown Salem, take Hwy 22 west over the Marion St. Bridge. Follow Hwy 22 for 26 miles. Continue straight onto Hwy 18 for another 25 miles. Take the exit right onto Old Hwy 101 towards Tillamook. … More Cascade Head, Lincoln City, OR
In the words of my 4 yr old son “This is the best hike we’ve been on!!” Location: Butte Creek Falls is located past Silverton, near Scott’s Mill, Oregon. From the I-5 in Salem, take Silverton Road (a.k.a OR 213)east through Silverton. Silverton Road will turn into McClaine Rd. It will come to an end … More Butte Creek Falls, Scotts Mill, OR
A nice long hike, and worth every bit of effort! Location: Opal Creek is located north of Bear Creek and Salmon Falls. From Downtown Salem, OR, take Hwy 22 east for 23 miles. Turn left onto Little North Fork Rd. (This is the second set of yellow flashing lights.) Stay on this road for 21 miles. The last … More Opal Creek, Detroit, OR
