The Tumalo Falls Loop Hike, found in the central Cascade Mountains just outside Bend, can make a case as one of Oregon’s best waterfall hikes, with nearly a dozen plunges found on only three ...

But for the moderately adventurous, as well as the waterfall completionists, the Latourell Loop is a must-hike, a classic companion to the area’s other, more glimmering gems.

The Waterfalls Loop Trail follows the McKenzie River, with views of Sahalie and Koosah Falls. (Courtesy Janice Wright) The gorgeous blue lake inspired me to return to hike the Clear Lake Trail.

The hike in question is the aptly named Trail of Ten Falls, a moderate loop with an elevation change of around 800 feet. Although I’m far from a hardcore hiker, especially by Oregon standards, I ...

Then hike back the way you came, and drop down to North Falls, a 136-foot frozen rope of a waterfall that thunders into rocks below. Visiting both waterfalls requires an easy 1.6 miles without too ...

The full Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls takes visitors to 10 waterfalls on a fairly challenging route of 8.7 miles and 1,100 feet of climb. For that hike, just start at any trailhead and keep ...