The Trail of Ten Falls is arguably one of the finest hikes in the Pacific Northwest! This 7.6-mile route visits 10 different waterfalls, "and most of them are flat-out gorgeous," according to OregonHikers.org. OregonHikers also calls Silver Falls State Park, where the hike is located, "the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system," in part because it's the largest at 9,000 acres, and in part because it contains this hike.

Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain (TDH) crowns the top of the ridge occupied by the Mt. Hood Skibowl ski resort. In the summertime, the climb to the top of this ridge is popular for the stunning view that it affords of the majestic Mount Hood, located just across the road. Mount Hood soars into the sky, rising over 6,000 feet above the summit of TDH! The views of this impressive glaciated volcano that you'll gain on this trail are second to none.

While Oregon may be the land of epic waterfalls, it's still rare to find a waterfall as impressive and stunningly-situated as the tremendous free fall of Tamanawas Falls. The thundering Cold Spring Creek plummets off of "a 150' lava cliff near the eastern base of Mount Hood," free falling onto a boulder field below, according to OregonHikers.org. This hike is immensely popular, and the trailhead often fills to capacity… but reaching the falls can pose a small challenge.

"The longest soft-surface hiking trail" within an urban boundary in the USA is found right here in Portland, Oregon. Designated as a National Recreation Trail, the Wildwood Trail winds through the expansive Forest Park for an astonishing 30 miles.

Trillium Lake is an ultra-popular spot to gain fantastic views of Mount Hood towering high above. The mirror-like surface of the lake provides a stunning reflection, as shown in these photos. While the lake is popular for paddleboarding, swimming, and picnicking, there's also a fun, easy trail that encircles the entire lake.

Multnomah Falls reigns as the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon, soaring to a height of 620 feet. While some waterfalls might seem from their stats to be worth checking out but somehow don't live up to the hype in person, Multnomah is the exact opposite. This stunning waterfall is one of the most picturesque spots in the entire state—and that's saying something!

Mount Tabor is the neighborhood recreation area for many Portlanders, as one of the few forested hills in this part of the city. It’s actually an extinct volcano, which is why it rises so starkly from the otherwise flat surroundings. For the generally outdoors-inclined residents of the area, Tabor is the go-to spot for walking and cycling on trails beneath tall trees. It’s a city park with many paths twisting throughout, plus ponds, picnic areas, and a dog park.

Wahclella Falls is one of the jaw-dropping waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge, not far from Portland. Though Wahclella is certainly no secret, it’s less well known than nearby cascades like Multnomah or Bridal Veil. That is perhaps because Wahclella requires a longer walk to reach. It’s not a difficult hike, but has some hills, and necessitates sure footing in some places due to the steepness.

Powell Butte might be the best park on the east side of Portland for variety of trails and scenery. The rather flat top of this volcanic hill is mostly open grassland, while the steep sides are forested. Thus, you can come for an easy stroll or a more intense workout on these trails which are popular for walking, running, and cycling. It’s also a good place to find wildlife, thanks to the diversity of habitat in forests and fields.

Elowah and Upper McCord are two of the several waterfalls you can see on moderate hikes in the Columbia River Gorge. No other hike offers a duo of waterfalls among such diverse scenery as this, however. Along with typically lush forest of towering conifers, on this hike you’ll also find lofty views over the river from cliffside vantage points. Though the hike is not long, it has some steep parts and some drop-offs from the trail.