White water kayakers will enjoy big water during winter and spring melts affecting the Middle Fork and North Fork Willamette Rivers. Hills Creek Reservoir, Waldo Lake, and Gold Lake are other popular destinations for canoeing, sailing, and flat water kayaking. Read more ...

Known as the mountain biking capital of the northwest, Oakridge boasts 500 miles of trails through old growth trees, along rivers and lakes.  For intermediate riders there are plenty of low traffic gravel and dirt roads winding through equally beautiful territory.  Oakridge and Westfir both have bike pump tracks for building your bike skills. Read more ...

The Willamette National Forest surrounds the city of Oakridge.  There are approximately 500 miles of trails, including wilderness area routes and year round access at low elevations.  The Pacific Crest Trail is approximately 27 miles east of Oakridge. Read more ...

The Willamette Pass winter recreation area is just 27 miles east of Oakridge.  Alpine skiing at 5000′ is open Thurs-Sun as conditions permit.  Near the ski resort there are 4 sno park areas with trail options  for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledding and snow mobiling. Read more ...

Some of the finest fishing in Oregon can be found in the forests surrounding Oakridge and Westfir.  Some species include brown and rainbow trout, croppie, and salmon. The The Middle Fork and North Fork of the Willamette River and Salmon Creek provide relaxing locations for river fly fishing. Read more ...