Top 10 Hiking Trails in Central Oregon: our selection

Ten ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 10 hiking ideas in Central Oregon: the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Central Oregon.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 10 hikes in Central Oregon

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Oregon Butte Trail

Central Oregon

Easy
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Oregon Coast Trail

Central Oregon

Easy
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Snake River Road to Oregon

Central Oregon

3 hr 30 min Easy
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Clackamas River

Central Oregon

5 min Easy
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Denton Trail

Central Oregon

8 hr 30 min
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Granite & Sumpter Campgrounds

Central Oregon

5 hr 30 min Hard
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Murray Peak

Central Oregon

2 hr Easy
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Pengra Pass

Central Oregon

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Ray Benson

Central Oregon

5 hr 30 min Hard
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Seven Lakes Basin

Central Oregon

7 hr
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How to choose yours?

Clackamas River trail - hiking in Central Oregon

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Pengra Pass trail - hiking in Central Oregon

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Central Oregon require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.