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Oregon Butte Trail, Central Oregon

Hiking in Oregon: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Oregon, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 26 trails in 5 regions.

By François Dumaine

Oregon Butte Trail, Central Oregon · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Oregon?

The regions in Oregon

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Snake River Road to Oregon

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Oregon.

  1. 1Oregon Butte Trail
  2. 2California Gulch
  3. 3Oregon Coast Trail
See our Top 10 hikes in Oregon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Oregon?

8 of our 26 trails are rated easy; Central Oregon (5), Eastern Oregon (2) and Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge (1) have the most. For a first trail: Clackamas River (0.2 km, 5 min) and Wildwood Recreation (1.9 km, 23 min).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 0 trails and not allowed on 1; for 25, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Central Oregon (11 trails) and Eastern Oregon (4 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.