The Best Hiking Trails Near Phoenix, Oregon, for Every Skill Level

Southern Oregon is not subtle when it comes to its outdoor credentials. The Rogue Valley sits in the middle of one of the most geologically dramatic regions in the Pacific Northwest. It has volcanic plateaus, river canyons, mountain summits, and old-growth forest, all within an hour's drive of each other.

For guests staying at Americas Best Value Inn in Phoenix, Oregon, the trailhead is practically at your door.

Here are the best hotels near hiking trails in Phoenix, Oregon, for every level.

For Beginners: Bear Creek Greenway

The Bear Creek Greenway is a 20-mile paved trail that connects Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, and Central Point. It’s flat, accessible, and easy to dip in and out of at multiple points. It runs alongside Bear Creek and I-5.

It’s a well-maintained multi-use trail, offering bird watching, wildlife viewing, and a genuine feel for the Rogue Valley landscape without any technical difficulty. Parking areas with restrooms are also available along the route, so that’s two fewer things to worry about.

This trail can be easily accessed by families, casual walkers, and anyone who wants to ease into the region's outdoors without committing to a climb or a strenuous hike.

For Intermediate Hikers: Upper Table Rock

The Table Rocks hiking trails are some of the best-known and most beloved Southern Oregon hiking trails. Drawing close to 60,000 visitors each year, the Table Rock are home to the two dramatic volcanic plateaus rising 800 feet above the Rogue Valley floor.

The Upper Table Rock trail is the more accessible of the two, being just a 2.5-mile round trip and gaining 720 feet. It emerges onto a broad, flat mesa with panoramic views of the Siskiyou and Cascade ranges.

On a clear day, the rim of Crater Lake is also visible to the northeast. Spring visits, when up to 75 wildflower species are blooming across the plateau, are particularly spectacular. From Phoenix, the Upper Table Rock trailhead is 21 minutes away and 16 miles north. Dogs are not permitted on this trail.

For Advanced Hikers: Lower Table Rock and Beyond

Lower Table Rock offers a more demanding 5.4-mile round trip. The trail features interpretive panels along the route, with an optional extension across an old airstrip to a viewpoint overlooking the Rogue River.

For those looking for an even bigger challenge, Roxy Ann Peak will offer you a moderately challenging climb with panoramic valley views. It’s an old dormant volcano 8 miles from Phoenix.

Further afield, Prescott Park's 1,700 acres and the trails within Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument offer full-day outdoor activities for serious hikers.

A Note Before You Go

Bring water, plenty of it, as there is none available on the Table Rocks trails. Don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear. Watch out for poison oak along most Rogue Valley trails. It’s also advisable to download maps before leaving for your hike, as cell service on some trails is unreliable. Americas Best Value Inn in Phoenix, Oregon, puts you minutes from some of the finest hiking near Medford, Oregon, and the broader Rogue Valley. Book your stay today and wake up to a morning worth hiking for.