The Pacific Crest Trail
The Oregon section of the PCT (from near Siskiyou Summit southernmost Oregon to the Washington border) is not only the shortest, but also the easiest to hike or ride. Oregon's Cascade Range is a gentle crest that is fairly constant in elevation. The chief attractions on the Oregon PCT are Crater Lake (the deepest lake in the nation and the seventh deepest in the world) and Mt. Hood (elev. 11,235'), Oregon's largest and most hazardous active volcano.
Bear Creek Greenway
Sixteen miles of scenic pathway offers walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and wheelchair users a place to exercise, bird-watch, or simply escape from the noise and bustle of the city. Benches located along the trail offer a place to sit and relax.
Mt Ashland
Mt. Ashland is the highest peak in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, the alpine gateway to the Pacific Northwest. There are 23 ski runs, 80 miles of cross country trails, and it is only 15 miles from downtown Ashland.
Crater Lake
Located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, Crater Lake, at 1,943 feet (592 meters) deep, is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States.
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