Formed from a massive volcano, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the nation and Oregon's only national park. This perfectly clear water is gorgeous from the ridge that surrounds the entire lake. The trail starts at Rim Village and follows Rim Drive, which is closed in the winter to cars. The trail then cuts up to one of the rims overlooking the lake and ends with a gorgeous 360 degree view.

This route to June Lake follows the summer route except that it starts lower, at the Marble Mtn Sno-Park. The area is frequented by snowmobiles, but the trail is used only for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There is a great view of Mt St Helens just before the lake, and a nice waterfall on the far side of the lake. A Sno-Park permit is required to park at the trailhead.

From the end of vehicle access on Forest Road 2209, this trail follows the road along the banks of the Little North Santiam River until it crosses Opal Creek. This trail goes through an ancient forest with some trees as old as 1,000 years. The trail is relatively easy as it follows a road and seeing the beautiful forest covered in white during snowshoeing is remarkable.

Just 8 miles outside of the city of Sisters, McKenzie Hwy is closed to vehicle traffic in the winter by snow gates. The route follows the scenic pass from the snow gates to the Dee Wright Observatory. After following the route for about 3 miles, Windy Point appears where you will be able to take in the first views of the surrounding valley and mountains. From here, lava flow begins to cover the valley, opening up views along the way of Three Fingered Jack, Mt Jefferson, Mt Washington and the Three Sisters. During summer months, this road can be biked along, as the traffic is not too heavy.

Starting where the snow gate is in place on Hwy 16, this trail leads to the base of Tam McArthur Rim where the beautiful Three Creek Lake rests. The 28-acre lake is surrounded by old growth forest and the shores range from gentle slope to rocky cliff. This is a gorgeous setting at the base of the rim and if desired, a trail leading to the top of the rim can be started at the northeast tip of the lake.

Starting at the Betty Lake Trailhead, this trail is a gorgeous leading to the second largest freshwater lake in Oregon. The trail first leads to four small lakes: Betty Lake, Howkum Lake, Horsefly Lake, and Tiny Lake. Being fairly flat, this route is perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing and is gorgeous to go through a white forest before opening up to beautiful Waldo Lake.

In months without snow, this trail is a dirt road that leads to the top of Pelican Butte. During the winter, the road is a perfect snowshoe trail leading through forest up the west flanks of this steep-sided dormant shield volcano. Proposals for a ski-area on the northeast flanks have been created since the 1960s, but for now, this is a popular destination for backcountry skiers. Views from the top of Pelican Butte are gorgeous of the surrounding wilderness, multiple lakes, Imagination Peak, and even other Cascade peaks on clear days.

A perfect place for beginner snowshoers or cross-country skiers, this trail begins at the Gold Lake Shelter and leads to Upper Marilyn Lake. After following the east shore of the lake, the trail then leads to a forest road to return back to the shelter. There are no steep parts of the trail and on a clear lake, views of Diamond Peak can be seen. The trail is popular on the weekends. The shelter is just for warming and not for overnight stays.

Beginning at the historic Timerline Lodge, this route can be done from January into early summer. The trail leads to Silcox Hut which was originally built in 1939 as a warming hut for mountaineers. In the 1980s, the hut was renovated as a warming hut, cafe, and overnight destination. The trail up the mountain is a mile.

Starting at Gold Lake Snopark, this trail follows a section of the Pacific Crest Trail to a small but gorgeous, Midnight Lake. Along the trail are great views of Diamond Peak as well as beautiful moss-covered trees. Both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular from this snopark.