Looking for a new holiday tradition this year? You might want to consider a visit to the Oregon Garden in Silverton. Every year, the gardens are transformed into a magical winter wonderland with over one million Christmas lights. As you stroll through the beautifully decorated gardens, you’ll be greeted by festive carolers, the smell of toasted nuts, and maybe even some visitors from the North Pole. WIthout a doubt, this is the best winter hike in Oregon so don’t let another holiday season pass without checking it out in person.
Make your holidays a little bit brighter with a trip to Christmas in the Garden. This event features one million twinkling Christmas lights.
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Your walk begins with a stroll through the magical 100-foot candy cane tunnel.
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Once you make it through, you’ll find yourself transported to a magical winter wonderland.
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The Rediscovery Forest is beautifully decorated with fun Pacific Northwest-themed light installations. Over the years, it’s become one of the best things to do in winter in Oregon.
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As you make your way through the forest, expect to find whimsical decorations around every corner. You may recognize this nine-foot tall leg lamp from the classic movie “A Christmas Story.”
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You may even run into some special guests from the North Pole. Guests are welcome to stop and take a picture with Santa and his elves. To see when Santa will be in town, check the Facebook page.
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There’s also an outdoor covered ice skating rink. You can lace up your skates and glide (or wobble) around the ice a few times.
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The cozy fire pits scattered throughout the gardens are the perfect place to stop and warm up.
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A variety of artisan vendors and food and drink booths are also stationed throughout the forest. They’re inspired by traditional German Christmas markets and you can buy everything from holiday decorations to German Glühwein (hot spiced wine) here. Hot cocoa is also available for your little ones.
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This positively enchanting event runs from November 29, 2019 to January 5, 2020. For more information, visit the official website.
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The Oregon Garden’s Christmas in the Garden winter walk is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. most dates between November 29, 2019 and January 5, 2020. Visit the garden’s official Christmas in the Garden website for more information, including admission fees, click here.
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Have you visited the garden during the holidays before for the best winter hike in Oregon? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below!
For more festive fun, check out our previous article: The Christmas Parade In Oregon That’s Unlike Anything In The World.
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Best Winter Hike In Oregon November 17, 2019 Robin Jarvis What are the best walk through light displays in Oregon? There are many walk through light displays in Oregon that are worth seeking out during the holidays. Start with the positively magical displays at Oregon Garden in Silverton. (More details are available in the article above.) Other Oregon displays to visit include the enchanting Pastega Christmas Light Display in Corvallis. Walk through 1.5 million twinkling lights and then take a spin on a lighted carousel before stopping into Santa’s Workshop. Another can’t miss event that’s fun for the entire family is the annual ZooLights display at Oregon Zoo. Walk through lighted tunnels, along lighted paths, hop aboard the zoo’s train (also decked out in holiday lights) and much more. Can I go hiking in the winter in Oregon? Yes, you can absolutely go winter hiking in Oregon! In fact, it’s one of the best things to do in winter in Oregon. Perhaps the most famous of trails, the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike, is open year-round and leads past five waterfalls. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a wintertime glimpse at their frozen side. Other trails perfect for winter adventures include the Wildwood Trail found at Forest Park in Portland, the Tumalo Falls Trail near Bend, and a snowshoe journey through the Mt. Hood National Forest to Mirror Lake. What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Oregon? Oregon has so many parks featuring outdoor activities it would be impossible to list them all here. But if you’re seeking an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy, then head to snow tubing park at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where you can book time on the runs in two-hour increments and then have the thrill of your life screaming down the slopes on a tube. Learn more about snow tubing at Mt. Hood Skibowl here.
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Best Winter Hike In Oregon
November 17, 2019
Robin Jarvis
What are the best walk through light displays in Oregon? There are many walk through light displays in Oregon that are worth seeking out during the holidays. Start with the positively magical displays at Oregon Garden in Silverton. (More details are available in the article above.) Other Oregon displays to visit include the enchanting Pastega Christmas Light Display in Corvallis. Walk through 1.5 million twinkling lights and then take a spin on a lighted carousel before stopping into Santa’s Workshop. Another can’t miss event that’s fun for the entire family is the annual ZooLights display at Oregon Zoo. Walk through lighted tunnels, along lighted paths, hop aboard the zoo’s train (also decked out in holiday lights) and much more. Can I go hiking in the winter in Oregon? Yes, you can absolutely go winter hiking in Oregon! In fact, it’s one of the best things to do in winter in Oregon. Perhaps the most famous of trails, the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike, is open year-round and leads past five waterfalls. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a wintertime glimpse at their frozen side. Other trails perfect for winter adventures include the Wildwood Trail found at Forest Park in Portland, the Tumalo Falls Trail near Bend, and a snowshoe journey through the Mt. Hood National Forest to Mirror Lake. What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Oregon? Oregon has so many parks featuring outdoor activities it would be impossible to list them all here. But if you’re seeking an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy, then head to snow tubing park at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where you can book time on the runs in two-hour increments and then have the thrill of your life screaming down the slopes on a tube. Learn more about snow tubing at Mt. Hood Skibowl here.
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There are many walk through light displays in Oregon that are worth seeking out during the holidays. Start with the positively magical displays at Oregon Garden in Silverton. (More details are available in the article above.)
Other Oregon displays to visit include the enchanting Pastega Christmas Light Display in Corvallis. Walk through 1.5 million twinkling lights and then take a spin on a lighted carousel before stopping into Santa’s Workshop.
Another can’t miss event that’s fun for the entire family is the annual ZooLights display at Oregon Zoo. Walk through lighted tunnels, along lighted paths, hop aboard the zoo’s train (also decked out in holiday lights) and much more.
Can I go hiking in the winter in Oregon?
Yes, you can absolutely go winter hiking in Oregon! In fact, it’s one of the best things to do in winter in Oregon. Perhaps the most famous of trails, the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike, is open year-round and leads past five waterfalls. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a wintertime glimpse at their frozen side. Other trails perfect for winter adventures include the Wildwood Trail found at Forest Park in Portland, the Tumalo Falls Trail near Bend, and a snowshoe journey through the Mt. Hood National Forest to Mirror Lake.
What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Oregon?
Oregon has so many parks featuring outdoor activities it would be impossible to list them all here. But if you’re seeking an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy, then head to snow tubing park at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where you can book time on the runs in two-hour increments and then have the thrill of your life screaming down the slopes on a tube. Learn more about snow tubing at Mt. Hood Skibowl here.
