Before heading out, use this list of links to learn more about current trail conditions, passes & permits, local weather, and more.

Hiking Resources

These two websites are the best resources for finding information about hiking in Oregon and Washington. They both offer comprehensive guides to hikes as well as recent trip reports.

• Oregon Hikers
• Washington Trails Association

Public Land Management Agencies for NW Oregon and SW Washington

For a complete list of National Forest and National Park ranger stations in Oregon and Washington, view this post.

OREGON

• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
• Mount Hood National Forest
• Oregon Parks & Recreation
• Siuslaw National Forest
• Tillamook State Forest: Trails
• Williamette National Forest

WASHINGTON

• Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Trails
• Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument

Passes & Permits

• Northwest Forest Pass
• Oregon State Park Pass
• Washington Discover Pass
• National Park Pass (America the Beautiful Pass)

Portland area Hiking Groups

• Friends of the Columbia Gorge
• Mazamas
• Meetup.com Portland area hiking groups
• Trails Club of Oregon

Non-profits/Advocacy/Environmental Organizations

• Leave No Trace
• Oregon Sierra Club
• Oregon Wild
• Pacific Crest Trail Association

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities

• PCTA Mount Hood Chapter
• Trailkeepers of Oregon
• Washington Trails Association/Volunteer

Weather & Webcams

• NOAA Portland area forecast
• Oregon Coast Tide Tables
• Oregon Road Conditions and Webcams
• Washington Highway Webcams
• Washington Mountain Passes & Winter Travel

Wildflowers

• Oregon Wildflowers
• Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

Tourism

• Oregon Coast Visitor Association
• Travel Oregon