Official Selection
Updated January 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Central Oregon
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 76+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.8 to 159 km
76+ reviews
1
1
Beginner
Oregon Butte Trail
3.6
(5 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8.5 KM
Total distance
1558 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Beginner
Oregon Butte Trail
3.6
(5 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8.5 KM
Total distance
1558 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Intermediate
California Gulch
3.4
(16 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
25.4 KM
Total distance
1457 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Intermediate
California Gulch
3.4
(16 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
25.4 KM
Total distance
1457 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Beginner
Oregon Coast Trail
3.4
(10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
159 KM
Total distance
6
6
Beginner
Oregon Coast Trail
3.4
(10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
159 KM
Total distance
7
7
Beginner
Snake River Road to Oregon
3.4
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
148 KM
Total distance
8
8
Beginner
Snake River Road to Oregon
3.4
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
148 KM
Total distance
9
9
Beginner
Abert Rim
1.8 KM
Total distance
41 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Intermediate
Carroll Rim
6.4 KM
Total distance
200 m
Elevation gain
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