![]() ![]() It’s especially beautiful in winter when the cliffs and maybe the waterfall itself might be frozen or at least covered in snow. Hood National Forest and takes you in less than 4 miles without too much elevation gain to a 110-foot (33 m) plunging waterfall. It’s easily accessible, the trailhead starts right off Highway 35 between Hood River and Parkdale in Mt. T amanawas Falls for me is the best Oregon winter hike. Wilderness permits required between May 15 – Oct 15īest photo spot at Ramona Falls: the small footbridge Tamanawas Falls – best winter waterfall hike.Parking / fee: NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.Difficulty: moderate / difficult due to river crossing.Don’t get distracted when crossing the river and be extremely careful! At the end of the hike, you’ll get to Ramona Falls and stand at the wooden footbridge for some aww pictures. The old bridge that used to connect the trail was washed out so that hikers have to balance over logs to get to the other side of Sandy River which makes this an adventurous undertaking. The hike leads along the Sandy River which at one point you’ll need to cross. Ramona Falls is considered one of the best waterfall hikes in Oregon as it offers some adventure, mountain views, and a cascading waterfall at the end of the trail. Ramona Falls – river crossing & mountain views Parking / fee: NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass / Sno-Permit in winterĬlick here for tips on hiking in the snow.Difficulty: moderate / challenging, (difficult in winter).Distance: 3.7 miles (6 km) to Mirror Lake / 9 miles (14,5 km) to Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain.Just consider that Mirror Lake might be covered in snow and no mirror is visible. This is also a great Oregon winter hike, especially if you want to beat the crowds in summer. If 3.7 miles aren’t satisfying you, you can continue your hike to Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain with even more jaw-dropping views of Mirror Lake and Mt. While Trillium Lake is easily accessible in summer with a parking lot and recreation area directly at the lake, Mirror Lake is a bit more of an effort to get to and the reason why it makes it to my list of best Oregon hikes. Hood, ideally seeing a reflection of the snow-capped hood, 2 lakes come to my mind: Trillium Lake and Mirror Lake. When thinking about the best views of Mt. Hood National Forest Mirror Lake / Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain – mountain reflections + elevated views When hiking in any of the national forests, you’ll need either an annual Northwest Forest Pass (allowing you to enter all areas managed by US Forest Service in Oregon and Washington), or you can use your America the Beautiful Pass.īe careful when getting close to the bottom of the falls as the rocks are very slippery! For all Oregon State Parks, the Oregon State Park Permit ($30 annual pass / $ 5 day pass) is necessary. Know before you go: Tips on hiking in Oregon Parks and Passesĭepending on where you hike in Oregon you need a parking pass. Watchman Peak, Crater Lake – deepest lake in the US.Blue Basin Overlook Trail – time traveling.Misery Ridge Trail – high desert & climbers’ paradise.John Dellenback Dunes Trail – North America’s largest coastal sand dunes.Neahkahnie Mountain – elevated coastal views.Tamanawas Falls – best winter waterfall hike.Ramona Falls – river crossing & mountain views.Mirror Lake / Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain – mountain reflections + elevated views.Eagle Creek Trail to Punchbowl Falls – Canyon views & waterfalls.Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.Trail of Ten Falls – 10 waterfalls in only 1 hike.4T-Trail – explore Portland sustainably.Leave no trace and stay on the main trails.Know before you go: Tips on hiking in Oregon. ![]()
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