Named the best trail in the United States by Bike Magazine in the past, the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the state of Oregon and perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country as well. It’s a popular place to visit for mountain biking in particular, though other visitors also come to hike or to enjoy some trail running. Most of the trail goes through old growth forest, with gorgeous waterfalls, pools, log bridges, and the crystal clear blue waters of the river to see along the way. While on this trail, hikers and bikers alike will come across old lava flows coming from Mount Washington, while the Clear Lake and the Great Spring are also marvelous sights to behold along the way. If you are inclined to do so, you can even take the trail down to the Sahalie and Koosah falls, passing incredible viewpoints along the way. Map