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The Top 20 Gorges in Oregon

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.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Crooked River

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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 …

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Wiesendanger Falls

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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 …

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Misery Ridge Trail

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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.

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Bridge at Fern Creek

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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.

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Annie Creek Pinnacles

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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 …

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Wahclella Falls

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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.

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Devils Churn

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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.

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Blitzen River Trailhead

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The Blitzen River Trail follow the meandering Blitzen River through a spectacular gorge. You can walk as far as Fish Creek on a path that is sometimes obvious and sometimes …

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Rogue Gorge

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The Rogue Gorge is a tight channel of basalt lava that constricts the river and creates incredible views and sounds of rushing water.

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Squaw Ridge Wilderness Study Area

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The Squaw Ridge Wilderness Study Area in Oregon encompasses a rugged and remote landscape characterized by high desert terrain, basalt canyons, and sagebrush plains. Managed by the Bureau of Land …

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The Top 20 Gorges in Oregon

Crooked River

Wiesendanger Falls

Misery Ridge Trail

Bridge at Fern Creek

Annie Creek Pinnacles

Wahclella Falls

Devils Churn

Blitzen River Trailhead

Rogue Gorge

Squaw Ridge Wilderness Study Area

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