As trails with peak views go, hikers might get some of the most bang for their buck along the path to the summit of Black Butte. Black Butte is not necessarily an incredibly demanding or spectacular ...

If Green Lakes is a bit too long for your taste, consider hiking just-across-the-highway Sparks Lake. One of the premier photographic spots in Central Oregon showcases Mount Bachelor, South Sister ...

In his guidebook “100 Hikes: Central Oregon Cascades,” author William L. Sullivan calls this hike a quick way to impress out-of-state family and friends. We certainly impressed my parents ...

Past Flatiron Rock, the trail continues to the north boundary of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. While Smith Rock State Park is one of the most popular areas for winter hiking in Central Oregon ...

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If you’re looking for the best Crater Lake Hikes, you’re in the right place. Sitting in the heart of Crater Lake National Park in south-central Oregon, this impossibly blue volcanic crater ...

Valley of the Rogue: This 1.5-mile hike starts at 11 a.m. Meet at the amphitheater. Dogs are welcome on 6-foot leashes. The Cove Palisades State Park in Central Oregon is one of the 25 parks that ...

Central Oregon is special not only because of Sisters ... During the day, head to McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway or hike the Peterson Ridge Trail System for panoramic views of the ...