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Moonfalls in the Umpqua National Forest offers a short, easy hike through serene old-growth forest to a breathtaking 100-foot waterfall that cascades like liquid stardust.
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Lava Cast Forest Trail is a 1-mile paved loop through an ancient lava flow created 7,000 years ago on the northwest flank of Newberry Volcano, rich with natural history and unique geological features.
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Benham Falls East Trailhead offers an easy yet captivating 1-mile walk along the Deschutes River, with rich history, stunning natural features, and fascinating geological formations.
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Moonfalls in the Umpqua National Forest offers a short, easy hike through serene old-growth forest to a breathtaking 100-foot waterfall that cascades like liquid stardust.
Lava Cast Forest Trail is a 1-mile paved loop through an ancient lava flow created 7,000 years ago on the northwest flank of Newberry Volcano, rich with natural history and unique geological features.
Benham Falls East Trailhead offers an easy yet captivating 1-mile walk along the Deschutes River, with rich history, stunning natural features, and fascinating geological formations.