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Santiam State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyons, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Santiam State Forest yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
National forest featuring kid-friendly hiking trails and a waterfall.
What runners say about Santiam State Forest
“Still a beautiful place after the big fires 2019”
I'm just amazed at how the 2020 wildfires had skipped over places you'll walk along and see all the burnt trees and then you'll walk right into a growth of trees that weren't even touched and then walk some more and you'll be back into burnt out areas but you know what it's still a peaceful place to go and reflect
Seems like someone took care of the hornets - thank you! The hike is slick from the rains, but the ropes make it doable - I suggest some garden gloves to help with the ropes. And, wow, what a spectacular waterfall!
The hike wasn't hard to do. If you want to avoid crowds it's best to arrive early.
Trail conditions & character
“Still a beautiful place after the big fires 2019”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websiteoregon.gov
- Phone(503) 859-2151
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