Blue River, OR Sports & Recreation

Nice trailhead. Great views of Sister Mountains. Clean bathroom. It was too hot on the day we visited to hike. Will be back another time.

I particularly loved the windows lined up different mountains and gave you the names. Awesome and educational!

Nice and easy Trail that gets a little bit tricky near the Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country

Short loop hike to a couple beautiful waterfalls

A nice out and back easy trail into the Three Sister's Wilderness. Links with other trails, good access, may be sharing with equines from the local horse camps. Fees: Thi ... more

Small car park with no facilities, but obvious trail and good notice board with maps.

Really lovely park.

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Exceptional rafting adventure on the pristine (and chilly) McKenzie River. Our guide Karyn was highly experienced guide and shared many fun anecdotes on the watershed and ... more

Great hike, starting at closest trailhead to No Name Lake took our group about 70min against the wind. Eventually blew out the fog/clouds see pictures of when we arrived ... more

Summary in one word: Magical! This lake is tremendously wonderful, its crystalline color allows you to see the bottom, the landscape seems straight out of a fairy tale an ... more

Sweet up hill trail. The burn zones kinda fit in with all the lava rock. Good views. Enjoy the shade when you find it:)

Parking: Limited spots about 20 or so and no parking on the road leading to it or past it ... I was told in the summer there's a line to get to the pools and they will ki ... more

Love this place log up here burn so ive seen thiis place at its worst and now at its recovery

Amazingly beautiful quiet secluded campground right along the upper south fork of the McKenzie River

Fees: No fee's

A short hiking trail. Perfect for a break in the scenic route 242 travel.

Great little hike to a secluded lake. Snow was melting and super slick otw out

It was a bit disappointing that the temperature of the hot spring water was not very hot, but it was a temperature where I could feel the warmth enough, and I visited ear ... more

Easy hike, didn't meet anyone else on the trail.

Take water and be prepared with bug spray. This trail is rewarding, but its going to make you earn it (15 miles round trip if you start from the Todd Lake parking area).

Very cool little trail that connects to a bigger section. Unfortunately many down trees right now and some snow kinda hard to follow the trail so I didn't venture far. Pr ... more

The South Fork McKenzie trailhead sits just opposite the Elk Creek Trailhead. The little hiker sign on FS 19 is the indicator that something is afoot. That sign says trai ... more

Such a beautiful place can hike into cougar Hot springs and see the fall at the same time. Nice easy hike about a quarter mile long four or five pools. Weekends are usual ... more

This narrow trail takes you through shrubby areas, towering trees, and even a little mountain meadow. Absolutely stunning views at the top. We had the trail almost comple ... more

This trailhead is well marked with three official parking spaces. Depending on parking technique, 4-6 total vehicles will fit. Two trails start here. They do join in a lo ... more

Whoah

This is the next set of falls after Chush Falls where the sign says Trail Ends Here. The creek forks here. Stay on the south-east side. There isnt a maintained path to or ... more

Paintbrush Lake is a pretty lake on a ridge of Broken Top between Green and Golden Lakes. Indian Paintbrush blooms in various colors in the area including yellow. The mou ... more

A lot of snow 11/16

Great access to North Sister, Collier Cone, PCT.

Fun drive!

I've visited these falls in every season, and they never disappoint me. One dry fall when no water was going over the falls, I sat on the edge with my legs dangling over. ... more

Take a water filtered pump!!! Always water at base camp off glacier. I couldn't find my pump, wish I had made sure to take it. I missed it.

Most excellent dude

Nice rest stop on mckenzie river. Portapotty only. Trails. Very small state park. Quiet. Picnic tables. Restrooms: Porta potty Picnic area: Tables, benches

Arrowhead Lake is a gorgeous small lake with amazing views of Middle and North Sister. If you are lucky you might even see reflections of these mountains. The trail here ... more

I have visited this tiny magical island that comes and goes with seasons I paddle boarded out and back several years ago .Sort of a Brigadoon in the OR Cascades

A quiet place to camp with the family and have fun

Amazing old growth forest, easily in the top 5 I've hiked. The trail is a little wonky but easy enough to follow and gorgeous at every step. Didn't get to complete the ... more

This rating is based solely on the hike. Stunning ten lakes within 2 hours, several with swimming options. Almost no one else on the trail - likely due to the INSANE driv ... more

Roads were pretty rough coming in a lifted GMC to truck. The mosquitos were absolutely the worst I've ever seen just last weekend. Definitely glad I brought mosquito nets ... more

Playground: Small but sturdy Restrooms: Outhouse Dog-friendliness: Garbage can Picnic area: About 5 tables

Pretty views all along this area

Awesome little airstrip. Confined have your game on if you fly in here

Great views! It gets very cold at night so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. First come first serve but requires an overnight permit.

Park in the three to four car parking lot. Display your forest pass or similar. No services here. Called Elk Creek trailhead and no obvious easy water services. Enjoy!

Beautiful Falls easily viewed from the highway or on your way to the Hot Springs