Douglas district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Glide

Glide is a town in Douglas district, Oregon, United States, home to about 1,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 13 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cooper Creek Dam (21 km), Winchester Dam (26 km) and Fall Creek Falls (27 km).

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Glide, Oregon
Glide, Douglas district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glide at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 1,795
Coordinates
43.3015° N, 123.1012° W
Places within 50 km
31 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Glide

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Glide: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Glide

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Glide. The closest is Watson Falls (11 km); the best-known is Fall Creek Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glide

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glide. The closest is Dumont Butte (40 km); the best-known is Quartz Mountain (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glide

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glide. The closest is Cooper Creek Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Glide

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glide. The closest is Oakland Historic District (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glide

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glide. The closest is Safari Village (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Glide

8 churches within 100 km of Glide. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Glide

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glide
  2. 11 km Watson Falls · waterfall, Douglas
  3. 16 km Winchester Dam · dam, Douglas
  4. 15 km Cooper Creek Dam · dam, Douglas
  5. 46 km Fall Creek Falls · waterfall, Douglas
  6. 24 km Lone Rock Wayside · park, Douglas
  7. 3 km Back to Glide

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How to reach Glide

    All places near Glide by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glide by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1346Watson Falls (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints334Dumont Butte (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs429Cooper Creek Dam (21 km)
    Forts & heritage619Oakland Historic District (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Safari Village (40 km)
    Churches18First Presbyterian Church (28 km)
    Parks17Lone Rock Wayside (3 km)
    Museums15Douglas County Museum (30 km)
    Other attractions04Umpqua Hot Springs (75 km)
    Beaches & coast12Templin Beach Park (29 km)
    Caves01Mowich Cave (78 km)

    Glide: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glide?

    Cooper Creek Dam (dam, about 21 km), Lone Rock Wayside (park, about 3 km), Winchester Dam (dam, about 26 km), Fall Creek Falls (waterfall, about 27 km), Watson Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Cavitt Falls (waterfall, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Glide?

    31 places on Spotwander: 13 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Glide?

    Watson Falls, about 11 km by road; Cavitt Falls (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glide?

    Dumont Butte, about 40 km by road; Quartz Mountain (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Glide?

    Cooper Creek Dam, about 21 km by road; Ornoname 15 Dam (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glide?

    Start in Glide, visit Watson Falls, then Winchester Dam, then Cooper Creek Dam, then Fall Creek Falls, then Lone Rock Wayside, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glide?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Glide

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Glide’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Glide on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.