Hike of the month:Alsea Falls & Green Peak Falls
Mileage: 5.5 mile lollipop loop w/ 760 ft. elevation gain General location: 14 miles west of Monroe - Bureau of Land Management Permit required: $3 day use fee is required or annual Northwest Forest Pass Trail allows: Dogs and mountain bikes This sweet little hike features two beautiful waterfalls in the Oregon Coast Range. The trail is mossy and very lush and green with easy footing, perfect for walking the dogs and taking the kids. Check this out:⚠️NEW Hike Oregon guidebook!
You can now order your copy of the brand new and the first of many booklets - Hike Oregon's Favorites Near Oakridge: 10 Awesome Hikes Within 1 Hour of Town! Just like my other hiking guidebooks, each hike write-up features a topographical map with a scannable QR code so you can have the map on your phone, color pictures, detailed driving directions to the hike from Oakridge, and in the back of the booklet I include 15 honorable mention hikes, my favorite eateries and coffee shops in town as well. If you don't want/need a physical copy of this booklet, you can purchase the PDF to have on your phone or computer. |
What trails are currently accessible:With the wildfire devastation occurring in Oregon every year and the ever changing weather and seasons, it can be difficult to know what trails are open and accessible for hiking.
Check out what Hike Oregon trails and roads are currently accessible: Videos:Check out this video about backpacking food tips and meal ideas.
Check out this amazing hike near Westfir/Oakridge!
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