The Best Backpacking in Crescent

Stag Lake and Lakeview Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crescent, Oregon.

This spot in central Oregon is a beautiful, natural lake where you can combine a nice hike with an afternoon of fishing. There are opportunities for multiple hikes surrounding the lake that are moderately challenging hikes and also remain scenic throughout the 10 mile trek around the lake.Relax a...

Cowhorn Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Crescent, Oregon.

Yoran Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crescent, Oregon.

Diamond View Lake is relatively unknown compared to many of the other lakes in the Oregon Cascades, yet the views it delivers of Diamond Peak are top-notch. While it can also be done as a summer backpack, winter brings out the best aspects of the scenery - low-angle light on Diamond Peak, long n...

PCT: OR Section E - Highway 58 to Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass) is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Crescent, Oregon.

Marilyn and Gold Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakridge, Oregon.

Windy Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crescent, Oregon.

Maidu Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idleyld Park, Oregon.

At 8,743 feet, Diamond Peak is almost as tall as the other iconic volcanoes of the Oregon Cascades, but sees just a fraction of the people. Outside the range of casual Portland day hikes and hard to see from the highway and from other peaks, Diamond Peak and the spectacular wilderness surrounding...

Cultus Mountain and Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near La Pine, Oregon.

Bunchgrass Ridge East Approach is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakridge, Oregon.

The Trail begins at Mt. Thielsen Trailhead/Sno Park and takes you up through a vast forest of pines. As you ascend, Diamond Lake will slowly start to peak through. Continue straight at mile marker 1.6 and keep an eye out for Mt. Thielsen ahead. Just before entering Mount Thielsen Wilderness aroun...

Erma Bell Williams Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakridge, Oregon.

PCT: OR Section D - Highway 138 to Highway 58 (Willamette Pass) is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

The trail starts at 5200 feet and climbs through the forest for 1.6 miles to an opening with a great view off diamond lake and the beautiful and very recognizable Mt. Thielsen. There are several small outcropping here that make a perfect spot to stop and get out the backpacking stove for some mou...