Best Oregon Hikes with Kids
(Submitted by Our Readers)

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Wahclella Falls Oregon Hikes with Kids
Columbia Gorge
Eastbound or westbound I-84 – Take Bonneville Dam exit # 40. 
Turn south and find paved parking area.
Comments:
~This was a great kid hike. We took two 3 year old girls and they did 
very well. My daughter Nevara especially liked the bridges and the 
cave.  There were lots of great photo ops and the hike is short enough 
you don't have to even bring a pack.
Amy

~This is an easy hike suitable for families with kids who will ride in a backpack. we have even managed this trail with our little ones in a jogger/stroller. our two year old loves to hike the last quarter mile or so on his own, and there is a cave that he searches for ogres! The falls are spectacular, and it is a hike in the gorge that travels away from the highway, and doesn't go sraight up. It's really wonderful in the summertime, but we enjoy it throughout the year.
Angela, Portland Mom of 2 (ages 2 and 3 mos.)



Multnomah Falls  Oregon Hikes with Kids
Traveling West on Interstate 84, you may access Multnomah Falls via the Historic Columbia River Highway at Exit 35 or you may use the freeway parking lot by taking Exit 31
Comments:
~Now that both of the kids are walking, this is an incredible place, a short drive, for them to stretch their legs.  With the little creek and the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area, we are never at a loss for new things to see.  Additionally, for train lovers (as my son is) the is a great chance to see real life locomotives from a safe distance.
Jennifer, Oregon City Mom of 2 (ages 2 and 1)

~~All of the waterfalls along the Columbia River highway are beautiful and interesting, each in their own unique way.  Multnomah Falls is especially fun because you can hike up to the bridge right in front of the falls and feel the spray on your face.       
Beaverton Mom of 2


Silvercreek Falls  Oregon Hikes with Kids
OR 214, 26 miles E of Salem, Oregon
Comments:
~A very rewarding hike (even if you don't walk very far) b/c the easy access and all the beautiful waterfalls. Plan on getting a little damp as you walk under some of the falls.  Some of the trails are paved, but hang on to the little kids (and rambunctious older ones) as there are some steep cliffs to fall off of.   No pets are allowed on the Canyon trails (where you'll see the waterfalls). We learned this the hard way, so plan accordingly for Fido.  
Kim


Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Southwest Ladd Hill Road near
Wilsonville, OR
503-228-1367
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Comments:
~This is a beautiful place, but what made it really special was the free Sunday afternoon tour.  The tour guide shared so many interesting and fascinating things about the trees, plants, and wildlife.   
Beaverton Mom of 2

Ape Caves - Mt. St. Helens National Monument  a.k.a. Lava Tubes
Mt. St. Helens area, Washington.  About 1 hour north of downtown Portland.
3/4 mile hike along the mudflow (bring flashlights - it is dark in there!)
Comments:
~There are no apes in these caves, sorry.
Angie, Battleground WA Mom of 4


Powell Butte  Oregon Hikes with Kids
16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland Oregon.
Comments:
~A great day hike and picnic destination, you will forget that you are in city limits.
Taylor, SE Portland Mom of 3 kids (ages 14, 5 and newborn)


Young Park in West Linn  Oregon Hikes with Kids
West Linn, Oregon
Comments:
~My family just recently moved here and this park is just down the street
from our house.  It has tons of parking, great trails for hiking next to the
river, and picnic spaces for lunch.  Just a beautiful place to enjoy God's
creation.
Mary S, West Linn Mom


Cape Lookout  Oregon Hikes with Kids
5 miles round trip
Rolling accent
Cape Lookout State Park, Tillamook Oregon


Eagle Creek /Punch Bowl Falls  Oregon Hikes with Kids
Day Hike
Columbia Gorge
4.2 Miles
Steady Accent
Moderate for kids


Horse Tail Falls  Oregon Hikes with Kids
2.75 miles loop
Easy for kids
Columbia River Gorge

Little Crater Lake  Oregon Hikes with Kids
Day Hike Easy for Kids
To Little Crater Lake. 4 miles
To Crater Creek 1.2 Miles Round Trip
Mt Hood Information Center


Ramona Falls  Oregon Hikes with Kids
Mount Hood Wilderness
6.9 mile loop.
Moderate to Difficult for kids. Recommend ages 6 and up.


Walking Clubs:
www.ava.org
~There is an organization called American Volksport Association that has 5K and 10K walks all around the US.  Seeing as we are getting into spring many of these walks will be happening.  They typically are on the weekends but they also have what are called Year Rounds which begin in many places.  They are all free unless you want to keep track of your walks and then they are $3.  They are put together very nicely and always state if they are stroller/wheelchair/dog friendly.

We have many local clubs as well that folks can join.  It is nice because it has a range for start times and starts are in many different locations around the Portland metro area and beyond.
A Portland Mom