Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours
Please call us to learn about recreation opportunities in the area. We no longer offer guided hikes through recreation.gov.
Come explore the beautiful Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest! Led by professionals, the Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours offer incredible opportunities to learn about the plants, animals, geology and cultural history of the Sweet Home area, located on the edges of the Willamette Valley and within the spectacular Cascade Mountains. Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours will take you to the out-of-the-way spots with a friendly group to explore, learn and have a wonderful time while coming to appreciate why the Sweet Home area is such a special place.
Whether you're a budding naturalist or a long-time explorer of Pacific Northwest, Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours will be an experience you will long remember.
Most day tour fees are $10.00 per person and $5.00 with a Senior or Access Pass; request for refunds must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the tour. Pre-registration is required for all tours and they fill up quickly.
All hikes/tours meet at the Sweet Home Ranger District Office and travel to the forest where the hike/tour begins. A restroom is available at the office, as well as maps and other small souvenirs. Sweet Home is a full service community with restaurants, cafes and gas stations.
Please call us to learn about recreation opportunities in the area. We no longer offer guided hikes through recreation.gov.
Come explore the beautiful Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest! Led by professionals, the Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours offer incredible opportunities to learn about the plants, animals, geology and cultural history of the Sweet Home area, located on the edges of the Willamette Valley and within the spectacular Cascade Mountains. Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours will take you to the out-of-the-way spots with a friendly group to explore, learn and have a wonderful time while coming to appreciate why the Sweet Home area is such a special place.
Whether you're a budding naturalist or a long-time explorer of Pacific Northwest, Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours will be an experience you will long remember.
Most day tour fees are $10.00 per person and $5.00 with a Senior or Access Pass; request for refunds must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the tour. Pre-registration is required for all tours and they fill up quickly.
All hikes/tours meet at the Sweet Home Ranger District Office and travel to the forest where the hike/tour begins. A restroom is available at the office, as well as maps and other small souvenirs. Sweet Home is a full service community with restaurants, cafes and gas stations.
Need to Know
- COME PREPARED
Hikes leave promptly from the ranger station at designated time. Come prepared with all food and water necessary to be out all day. Please consider bringing the following items to ensure you have an enjoyable experience: ---- water bottle with extra water ---- hiking boots, day pack, hiking stick ---- extra socks ---- hat ---- waterproof jacket ---- sunglasses ---- sunscreen ---- insect repellent ---- small first aid kit ---- any required medications ---- bee or hornet sting kit (if allergic) ---- hand wipes ---- camera ---- binoculars ---- field guides
Changes and Cancellations
No refunds once tour starts. See Facility Rates for fees.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
4431 HIGHWAY 20 Sweet Home OR 97386
Phone Number
541-367-5168
