DESTINATIONS
In-depth guides to the places worth the trip, and an Adventure Score for every US town: 0 to 100 for how much quality outdoor sport is close by.
IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Spots, seasons, travel and budget. Highest Adventure Score first.
EVERY PLACE
Every guide and every US place we score, highest Adventure Score first. Switch to “Guides first” to see the in-depth guides on top.
220 places
- Scored town92
Odell
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 89
- Hiking 85
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
- Scored town92
Tetherow
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 79
Known for: Mt Bachelor Bike Park, Uncle Philip's Rock, Tumalo Falls Trail
- Scored town92
Deschutes River Woods
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 75
Known for: Mt Bachelor Bike Park, Uncle Philip's Rock, Tumalo Falls Trail
- Scored town92
Seventh Mountain
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 76
Known for: Mt Bachelor Bike Park, Hole/Little Wing, The, Tumalo Falls Trail
★ Guide91Bend
OR, US · Forest
High desert town with excellent rock, Mount Bachelor skiing, and technical mountain biking in Oregon's backcountry.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 77
Known for: Phil's Trail Complex, Riverside Boulders, Tumalo Falls Trail
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★ Guide91Hood River
OR, US · Water
The windsport capital of the world, where the Columbia River Gorge funnels legendary wind between snow-capped volcanoes.
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 90
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
Destination guide →- Scored town91
Cascade Locks
OR, US
- Hiking 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, The Hook, Bridge of the Gods Boulders
★ Guide90Mount Hood (Government Camp)
OR, US · Alpine
Oregon's glaciated volcano, with four ski areas, Timberline's near year-round skiing, 40 miles of loop trail and a one-hour drive from Portland.
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 93
- Kiteboarding 88
Known for: Mount Hood Timberline Trail, Mt. Hood, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
Destination guide →- Scored town90
Mosier
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 89
- Mountain Biking 82
Known for: The Spit (Sandbar), Columbia River Gorge Kayaking, Syncline Trail System
- Scored town89
Mount Hood Villages
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 94
- Kiteboarding 88
Known for: Sandy Ridge, Mount Hood Timberline Trail, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
- Scored town88
Rhododendron
OR, US
- Hiking 89
- Kiteboarding 88
- Mountain Biking 87
Known for: Mount Hood Timberline Trail, Sandy Ridge Trail System, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
- Scored town85
Sunriver
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 72
- Climbing 53
Known for: Mt Bachelor Bike Park, Tumalo Falls Trail, Uncle Philip's Rock
- Scored town85
Eagle Crest
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 63
Known for: Bend Trail Network, Smith Rock State Park, Tumalo Falls Trail
- Scored town84
Rowena
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 82
- Hiking 72
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, The Spit (Sandbar)
- Scored town83
Tumalo
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 98
- Climbing 69
- Hiking 56
Known for: Bend - Flagline Trail, Smith Rock State Park, Tumalo Falls Trail
- Scored town82
Three Rivers
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 68
- Climbing 48
Known for: Mt Bachelor Bike Park, Tumalo Falls Trail, Meadow Camp
- Scored town82
Alder Creek
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 88
- Kiteboarding 76
- Kayaking 74
Known for: Sandy Ridge, Sandy River Kayaking, Columbia River Gorge Bonneville Pool
- Scored town79
Sisters
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 89
- Hiking 81
- Climbing 74
Known for: Bend - Flagline Trail, Tumalo Falls Trail, Cranky Locals Wall
- Scored town79
Black Butte Ranch
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 97
- Hiking 72
- Climbing 51
Known for: McKenzie River Trail - Clear Lake Section, Metolius River Trail, Oregon Volcanoes
- Scored town79
Troutdale
OR, US
- Running 96
- Kayaking 89
- Climbing 87
Known for: Gorge Waterfall Corridor Run, Sandy River Kayaking, Broughton Bluff
- Scored town78
Oakridge
OR, US
- Mountain Biking 95
- Climbing 63
- Hiking 39
Known for: Oakridge Trail Network, Cubist Cave, Blair Lake Trail
- Scored town78
Redmond
OR, US
- Climbing 100
- Mountain Biking 97
- Hiking 43
Known for: Smith Rock, Bend Trail Network, Tumalo Falls Trail
- Scored town78
Mount Hood
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Hiking 89
- Mountain Biking 78
Known for: The Hook, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, Post Canyon
- Scored town78
Wood Village
OR, US
- Running 96
- Kayaking 89
- Climbing 87
Known for: Gorge Waterfall Corridor Run, Sandy River Kayaking, Broughton Bluff