The Top 20 Attractions in Willamette National Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Willamette National Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Willamette National Forest is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Tamolitch Blue Pool
Highlight • Lake
Tamolitch Falls, whose name is inspired by the Chinook jargon word for "bucket", also known as Blue Pool, boasts enduring allure. A lava flow from Belknap Crater buried a 3-mile …
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Three Sisters Wilderness
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Three Sisters Wilderness is part of the Cascade Range and offers geological features such as lava fields, ancient volcanoes (like the Three Sisters itself), alpine meadows, waterfalls and glaciers …
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South Sister Summit
Highlight • Summit
The view at the summit of the South Sister is absolutely breathtaking! And you can be proud once you are up here. You will be treated with a 360° panorama …
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Obsidian Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
A small, but surprising waterfall within the Three Sisters Wilderness. A short, steep side trail will get you closer to the falls. It got its name from the nearby Obsidian …
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Obsidian Limited Entry Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
You are entering the Obsidian Area next to the Three Sisters. Obsidian is a black glassy rock that is formed when lava is cooling down very quickly. To enter the …
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