Top Things to do in Willamette Valley
Top Hotels in Willamette Valley
- 1. Hotel Lucia
- 2. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 3. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 4. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 5. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Paramount Hotel
- 9. Staypineapple Hotel Rose Downtown
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem
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10 Hiking Trails in Willamette Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Willamette Valley, United States including Wildwood Trail, Chehalem Heritage Trails, McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, Fitton Green Natural Area, Eagle Creek Trail Park, Opal Creek Wilderness Area, McKenzie River Trail, Abiqua Falls Trail, Cheadle Lake - North Shore Trail, Amazon Trail.
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1. Wildwood Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
A 10-mile running trail.
Reviewed By Curiouskelley - Oregon City, United States
What a great hike & it is right in our back yard. Pretty busy trail with lots of people running, walking & hiking. Anyone that is up for a challenge, I recommend getting up early & doing the whole thing.
2. Chehalem Heritage Trails
3. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By ShirleyG958 - Springfield, United States
Great hiking trail for all skill levels. Families would do well on this trail. I loved that the trail is close to the river, wide, and very little poison oak or mosquitos. Be sure allow lots of time and take a camera. My suggestion would be to go during a weekday if possible. The trail can get pretty busy during the weekends. A September hiking area after summer campers have left would be idea. If you don't mind crowds then combine your hike with a camping experience.
4. Fitton Green Natural Area
5. Eagle Creek Trail Park
6. Opal Creek Wilderness Area
7. McKenzie River Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By brucemV5718CV - Central Point, United States
We hiked the 4-mile+ round trip from the trailhead to the blue pool in about one hour and 5 minutes each way. Not bad for age 70 or so with no recent hiking experience. The first third of the trail is nice and easy along the river, the next third starts to get a bit rough and climbs a bit and the last third is definitely rough and climbs over a large basalt formation with lots of twists and turns, rock outcroppings narrow passages and fewer river views. The pool itself is beautiful and well worth the hike but don't expect to cool your feet in the (very cold) water unless you're game for another 40 minutes to hike across and down to the pool. Lots of foot traffic on this popular and well known trail so I was surprised to see a number of trail bikers along the way. Mostly they were walking their bikes because of the rough and narrow trail but one large group of 6-8 was riding fast near the bottom and almost knocked my wife off the trail because she did not hear them coming. Question whether trail bikes should be allowed on this section of the trail because there are so many hikers and the users range from children to seniors.
8. Abiqua Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By chelseaf641
Abiqua was absolutely beautiful and the water was crystal clear. However it was difficult to get to and so I wanted to leave directions to make it easier for anyone who is going: From Scott's Mills, take Crooked Finger Rd. At around 9.3 miles, it will open to a clearing and turn into a gravel road. Go for another 1.4 miles and there will be a road to the right with a park map/rules sign. It is about 2.5 miles to the trailhead so if you are okay walking about 6 miles roundtrip you can park at the top, otherwise take a truck to get as close as possible. Anytime the path forks, keep on the main path that goes downhill. The trail will be on the lefthand side, marked by a graffitied sign. After just a minute or two of walking it will split in several directions: take the leftmost path where you will cross over several fallen logs. You'll reach several ropes attached to trees to help you climb down a very steep section. Gloves might be helpful. When you reach the bottom, follow the river upstream (left) to the falls. The trail is only about half a mile to the falls but is difficult terrain and very steep at times. You will need to have strong, sturdy legs for this hike.
9. Cheadle Lake - North Shore Trail
10. Amazon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Located south of Eugene, this trail offers an all-weather track.
Reviewed By Traveling_with_Hank - Eugene, United States
A wonderful place to run, walk briskly, or just saunter. Then there are also the bicyclists. The jogging path has just been upgraded. There is also a smooth pavement path for walking, cycling, jogging.... It's a great place to unwind and relax while you exercise. Lots of trees, parkland, and the ever present Amazon Creek.
