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7 Waterfall Hikes Within 2 Hours of Corvallis
April 3, 2021
Maybe it’s because we’re stuck at home, maybe it’s because we need to take our minds off the world for a few hours, or maybe it’s just because spring is springing, but a hike sure sounds nice right now. So here are some refreshing waterfall hikes to check out while keeping your mask in hand and your distance from fellow hikers.
Talking Water Gardens (~20 minutes NE)
If you’re looking for someplace close to town and with an easy walking trail, Talking Water Gardens in Albany is the way to go. Talking Water Gardens is a water treatment wetlands with several rushing waterfalls, which serves the purpose of cooling and oxygenating the City of Albany’s treated wastewater before it’s returned to the Willamette River. Although they’re manmade, these waterfalls and ponds are home to many plants and animals that will make the walk a joy.