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OC&E Woods Line State Trail
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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 7.1 miles (Washburn Way to Olene)
Traffic: Heavy
Oregon's longest linear park. This 100-mile trail is built on the old railbed of the Oregon, California, and Eastern Railroad. The trail is open to all non-motorized recreation beginning in the heart of Klamath Falls and extending east to Bly and north to the Sycan Marsh. The first 7.1 miles from Washburn Way to Olene are paved and is a fun stretch of the trail for family, school groups, walkers, joggers, in-line skaters and bicyclists.
Moore Park Nature Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Heavy
Length: Almost 2 miles
Lowest Elevation: 4,150 feet
Highest Elevation: 4,340 feet
Access:
From downtown Klamath Falls, head north on 10th Street until it turns to Oregon Avenue. Follow Oregon Avenue for about 1.5 miles, over the Link River, to Moore Park. The parking lots will be on your left shortly after entering the park. Cross the road to reach the trailhead. Look for interpretive trail signs at the trailhead and along the trail. This trail will connect with the Euloana trail. Dog walking has recently been allowed in the park. Please keep dogs on a leash and use the dogipot receptacles located throughout the park for waste. Call (541) 883-4102 for reservations.
Link River Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Length: 1.5 miles
Access:
The Link River Trail is a mostly flat trail that runs between Putnam's Point on Klamath Lake to the Klamath Wingwatcher's Trail on Lake Ewauna. If you love watching birds, you'll want to walk this path, as its unique habitat offers birds and wildlife peaceful sanctuary. Expect to take a couple of hours to truly enjoy the area. Restrooms are available at Moore Park and Veterans Park. No facilities on the trail.
Be sure to stop and see the site of "Klamath Falls".
Klamath Wingwatcher's Interpretive Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Length: 1.1 miles
Klamath Wingwatchers developed this easy 1.1 mile long, wheelchair accessible trail along the western shore of Lake Ewauna. Park at Veterans Park and walk over the bridge to the trailhead. Over 1100 trees and shrubs provide shelter and food for the many species of wildlife that inhabit the area, including Pelicans and Grebes. The eagle perch along the trail is used year round by bald eagles and cormorants. Since this is a wildlife area, there is no camping or fires, no motor vehicles, no littering. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Guided tours available upon request.
Eulolana Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Heavy
Length: 2 miles
Lowest Elevation: 4,300 feet
Highest Elevation: 4,380 feet
Access:
From downtown Klamath Falls, follow Main Street across the Link River. Turn right onto West Main after crossing the river and follow it until it veers right and turns to North Carroll. Follow Cypress for about 200 yards and turn right onto the trailhead parking lot. This trail connects with the Moore Park Nature Trail, which offers picnic areas and restrooms. Call (541) 883-4102 for reservations.
Downtown Historic Walking Tour
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Heavy
Length: 2 miles round trip
Route:
Like architecture and art deco? Then you're sure to enjoy the Klamath Falls downtown historic walking tour. You can begin from either end of Main Street because there is a friendly anchor on each end . . . the Discover Klamath Visitor Center at one and the Klamath County Museum on the other! Each have good parking and interesting history . . . and the Linkville Trolley stops at both. But if you really feel like walking it's only one mile from one point to the other. A map is available at Discover Klamath, 205 Riverside Drive.
Bly Ranger District Compound
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Light
Unique rustic architecture, historic buildings, and artifacts are a few of things you will see during your self-guided tour of the Bly Ranger District Compound. Located 53 miles east of Klamath Falls along Hwy 140 in the unincorporated town of Bly, in the upper Sprague River Valley.
Tomahawk Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Light
Length: 2.8 mi.
The whole family will enjoy this fun ˝ day hike. This 2.8 mile easy hike is located West of Klamath Falls off Hwy 140. With little elevation gain, it offers postcard views of Mt. McLaughlin. It is designated multi-use for hikers, horses, dogs, and bicycles.
Billie Creek Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Light
Length: .9 mile loop
Here's a great trail to stretch your legs and then soothe tired feet in the cool waters of Billie Creek. You can park at Rye Spur trailhead located just past Lake of the Woods turnoff and MP 36 on Hwy 140. The flat, easy loop trail is at a 5,000' elevation amongst heavy timber. It crosses Billie Creek in a couple of places for your wading enjoyment.
The Pinnacles Hiking Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Light
Length: 1 mile
Breathtaking views as you walk this easy mile up a slight incline following a canyon rim to Pinnacle Valley then enter Crater Lake National Park. Most of the trail is gravel. No water or bathrooms available. Directions: Travel Hwy 62 through Fort Klamath. Two miles east of Fort Klamath, take Sun Mountain Road north for 3 miles. Go past Kimball State Park signs, off the paved road onto a gravel road. At 0.4 miles past pavement go left at the fork. Continue to just past MP 16. Take dirt road #2304 to the left where you'll see a sign that says "Pinnacle Trailhead 4 M".
Wood River Wetlands
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Length: ˝ mile paved trail or 10 miles unpaved trail
Fantastic birding opportunities. This level walk starts out at the Wood River Wetlands parking area. You can choose either a ˝ mile paved walk or 10 miles of unpaved trails. Some areas are shaded, but for the most part the trail is in the open for enjoyment of the sun's warmth.
Collier Interpretive Forest Trail
Facts:
Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Length: 1.5 miles
Collier Memorial State Park is open year-round for self-guided tours. The trail winds through ponderosa and lodgepole pine, follows Spring Creek and the Williamson River. The trail continues on through a riparian area where you can compare the differences in the plants and trees. You may see an occasional bald eagle in the tops of trees and even beavers who call Collier Park their home.
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