Oakridge

You don't have to be a mountain biker to like Oakridge — but kudos if you are.

This thickly forested wonderland sits at the western foot of the Cascades and features hundreds of miles of singletrack trails. There are also hiking, horseback riding and special motorcycle and snowmobile trails. For anglers, there's excellent trout fishing. And you can't go wrong with a visit to the hot springs or local brewery. It just might be the perfect basecamp for exploring the Willamette National Forest, home of the 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree.

: Mountain biking in Oakridge (Photo by SpringFed Media / Eugene, Cascades & Coast)

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Nearby Cities: Westfir, Culp Creek, Lowell, Dorena, Dexter

Oakridge Trip Ideas

The Ultimate Oakridge Getaway

It’s a golden summer morning in Oakridge, and five paddlers and I are preparing to float 6 miles down the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, a main tributary to Oregon’s iconic Willamette River that flows frothy and...

By Tim Neville
Finding the Unexpected in Oakridge

Oakridge, you stole my heart. You surpassed expectations and you provided a much-need...

By Kristen Mohror
How to Explore the Willamette National Forest

If you unfold a map of Oregon, the Willamette National Forest takes the...

By JD Shadel

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McCredie Hot Springs

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Willamette Mountain Mercantile

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Deep Woods Distillery

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Lee’s Gourmet Garden

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Office Bridge

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Diamond Creek Falls

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Ask Oregon

Where should we hike and mountain bike — and avoid crowds?

It sounds like you have quite the adventure planned! That is so exciting. I recommend checking out Summer Lake Hot Springs. It’s a little out of the way — about two hours southeast of Bend — but I find it less crowded, beautiful, and very peaceful. On your way over from Portland, I’d also suggest stopping along the way…