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Hiking in Central Oregon: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 11 hiking trails in Central Oregon by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Central Oregon

Our favourites in Central Oregon

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in Central Oregon

11 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Ray Benson

  • 5 hr 30 min walk
  • 11.3 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 11 trails in Central Oregon; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Central Oregon?

We list 11: 5 easy, 2 hard and 4 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Central Oregon?

Among the 5 easy trails, start with Clackamas River (0.2 km, 5 min), Murray Peak (8.0 km, 2 hr) and Snake River Road to Oregon (148.0 km, 3 hr 30 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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