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Hiking Near Orient, Oregon

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Oxbow Highlights

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Oxbow Highlights

Birding
moderate
4.87 mi
+430 ft
Tickle Creek Trail

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Tickle Creek Trail

Fall Colors
easy
3.4 mi
+132 ft
Sandy River - Jim Slagle Loop Trail

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Sandy River - Jim Slagle Loop Trail

Birding
moderate
1.6 mi
+264 ft
Sandy River Park Trail

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Sandy River Park Trail

Views
easy
1.96 mi
+453 ft
Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail

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Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail

Lake
easy
2.87 mi
+14 ft
Powell Butte Loop

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Powell Butte Loop

Birding
moderate
3.23 mi
+406 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Larch Mountain Trail

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Larch Mountain Trail

Less Crowded
strenuous
13.01 mi
+4,348 ft
Franklin Ridge Loop Hike

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Franklin Ridge Loop Hike

Less Crowded
extreme
11.69 mi
+3,648 ft
Eagle Creek Hike (Clackamas River Tributary)

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Eagle Creek Hike (Clackamas River Tributary)

strenuous
13.52 mi
+3,576 ft
Wildwood Trail - National Recreation Trail

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Wildwood Trail - National Recreation Trail

Birding
moderate
28.94 mi
+3,045 ft
Hidden Falls via Tarbell Trail

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Hidden Falls via Tarbell Trail

Less Crowded
moderate
10.06 mi
+2,352 ft
Silver Star Mountain via the Bluff Mountain Trail

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Silver Star Mountain via the Bluff Mountain Trail

Views
moderate
12.61 mi
+2,573 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Cape Horn Loop

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Cape Horn Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
6.44 mi
+1,595 ft
Angels Rest + Foxglove Way Hike

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Angels Rest + Foxglove Way Hike

Views
strenuous
7.15 mi
+2,162 ft
Rock of Ages Loop via Horsetail Falls Trailhead

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Rock of Ages Loop via Horsetail Falls Trailhead

Views
extreme
8.5 mi
+3,653 ft
Grouse Vista - Sturgeon Rock - Silver Star Loop

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Grouse Vista - Sturgeon Rock - Silver Star Loop

Geologically Significant
strenuous
8.44 mi
+2,699 ft
Nature Trail / Wild Cherry Loop

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Nature Trail / Wild Cherry Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
8.16 mi
+638 ft
Huckleberry Mountain via Boulder Ridge

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Huckleberry Mountain via Boulder Ridge

Less Crowded
strenuous
5.46 mi
+3,422 ft