Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20 to choose from in Oregon. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Oregon.
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Hiking Highlight
The landscape at Smith Rock and Crooked River is as if Bob Ross invented it for one of his paintings: "just put a little nice limegreen down there to highlight …
Tip by MonacoTrail
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This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green …
Tip by Mareike
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Misery Ridge Trail, aptly renamed “Awesome” Ridge, reveals its true glory atop the 3,360-foot summit, an appellation well-earned.
Tip by Scott
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Gorgeous Columbia River Gorge viewpoint.
Tip by Teri S
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Enjoy the view from this iron bridge over the majestic Eagle Creek and next to Fern Creek. It is one of three bridges within the canyon and a nice destination for a shorter hike.
Tip by Caro "Bandit"
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Annie Creek Sno-Park is located 43 miles northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, near the border of Crater Lake National Park. Its proximity is rich in history, as Fort Klamath is …
Tip by Biber-Radler
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Nestled in a gorge near Bonneville Dam, Wahclella Falls offers a relatively easy hike to gorgeous falls along Tanner Creek. The 350-foot, two-tiered plunge waterfall features a deep green pool.
Tip by Teri S
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It's high drama at Devil's Churn, where the ocean is constantly crashing and foaming against volcanic rock. The best shows are at high tide and during winter storms.
Tip by Juliet
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The roaring Elowah Falls is one of the prettiest in the Columbia Gorge, and it is less than a mile from the trailhead making it a shorter hiking option with …
Tip by Teri S
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