Klamath Country provides nearly endless choices for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, regardless of skill level. More advanced climbers can make the trek to Mt. McLaughlin or Mt. Thielsen, while beginners can take a relaxing hike through Moore Park.  Winema National Forest has many well-maintained trails with a variety of levels of difficulty. Hike into Sky Lakes or Mountain Lakes Wilderness and hook into the Pacific Crest Trail, where you can hike into Crater Lake and beyond.

Listed below are some of the more popular hiking trails in the area.

Difficulty: Easy

Traffic: Heavy

Length: Almost 2 miles

Lowest Elevation: 4,150 feet

Highest Elevation: 4,340 feet

Managed By: City of Klamath Falls

USGS Map: Klamath Falls

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.

Eulolana Trail

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Difficulty: Easy

Traffic: Heavy

Length: 2 miles

Lowest Elevation: 4,300 feet

Highest Elevation: 4,380 feet

Managed By: City of Klamath Falls

USGS Map: Klamath Falls

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.

Difficulty: Moderate

Traffic: Heavy

Length: 8.5 miles round trip

Lowest Elevation: 5,500 feet

Highest Elevation: 6,700 feet

Managed By: U.S. Forest Service

USGS Map: Pelican Bay

Access

From Klamath falls, travel 21 miles west on Hwy 140. Look for a large brown sign (just after milepost 48) to the Varney Creek Trailhead and turn left onto Road 3637. Stay on the gravel road for about 2 miles and turn left on Road 3664. Road 3664 ends at the trailhead another 2 miles down the road. A large parking area with ample room for turn-around is provided.