How to use this site
I wanted to provide my readers with a map of Oregon, since navigating all of the passes and watersheds in Oregon can be confusing. It took me about a year of constant driving around to all of the different hikes to really get familiarized with the western half of Oregon. In each section that I post hikes in, I do mention the area that it encompasses. (Example: The Santiam Foothills encompasses the north and south Santiam River, Detroit Lake and the Sweet Home area.)
Difficulty ratings: I have three difficulty ratings for my hikes, easy, moderate and difficult (and there is only one hike with a difficulty rating of 'extremely difficult'). I will rate a hike easy if it is 1-6 miles, generally pretty flat, 900 ft. of elevation gain, and the trail is well maintained with little to no rocks, large roots, etc. A moderate hike would be 6-9 miles, if the trail is a little bit rocky, and/or if there is more than 1,000 ft. elevation gain. I would consider a hike difficult if the trail is very rough, if the hike is 9+ miles, and/or if there is 2,000+ ft. of elevation gain.
At the end of each trail review I do generally say why I have given the hike that particular rating, and I also mention how long approximately the hike will take you.
On the Homepage of the site, there is an interactive clickable Google map with colored hike icons on it. These depict all the hikes that are on the website, and they are color coordinated in terms of what type of hike.
Yellow- sandy coast hike
Green- forest hike
Dark Blue- waterfall/river hike
Purple- mountain view hike
Light Blue- lake hike
Members only hikes (MO) you may see this next to some hikes on the website. These hikes can only be viewed by paying members. Hike Oregon offers a seasonal membership as well as a yearly membership.
*Please Note- not all of the hikes on the website are open all the time. If you have a question about current conditions, whether it be fire closures, snow, or other potential hazards, please feel free to email me or message me on the Hike Oregon Facebook page and I will respond right away.
Difficulty ratings: I have three difficulty ratings for my hikes, easy, moderate and difficult (and there is only one hike with a difficulty rating of 'extremely difficult'). I will rate a hike easy if it is 1-6 miles, generally pretty flat, 900 ft. of elevation gain, and the trail is well maintained with little to no rocks, large roots, etc. A moderate hike would be 6-9 miles, if the trail is a little bit rocky, and/or if there is more than 1,000 ft. elevation gain. I would consider a hike difficult if the trail is very rough, if the hike is 9+ miles, and/or if there is 2,000+ ft. of elevation gain.
At the end of each trail review I do generally say why I have given the hike that particular rating, and I also mention how long approximately the hike will take you.
On the Homepage of the site, there is an interactive clickable Google map with colored hike icons on it. These depict all the hikes that are on the website, and they are color coordinated in terms of what type of hike.
Yellow- sandy coast hike
Green- forest hike
Dark Blue- waterfall/river hike
Purple- mountain view hike
Light Blue- lake hike
Members only hikes (MO) you may see this next to some hikes on the website. These hikes can only be viewed by paying members. Hike Oregon offers a seasonal membership as well as a yearly membership.
*Please Note- not all of the hikes on the website are open all the time. If you have a question about current conditions, whether it be fire closures, snow, or other potential hazards, please feel free to email me or message me on the Hike Oregon Facebook page and I will respond right away.
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*Disclaimer: the trail descriptions, mileage, GPS tracks and difficulty ratings depicted on this website are never 100% accurate. Always hike at your own risk, using your own knowledge, equipment and common sense.
Franziska Weinheimer/Hike Oregon are not responsible if you or anyone in your party gets injured or lost while attempting one of these or any other hikes.
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions about any of the hikes I write about at HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net or visit my Facebook page for forum discussions.
Franziska Weinheimer/Hike Oregon are not responsible if you or anyone in your party gets injured or lost while attempting one of these or any other hikes.
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions about any of the hikes I write about at HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net or visit my Facebook page for forum discussions.