Oregon City Scavenger Hunt
Oregon City Faith-Based Scavenger Hunt
Stop 1: End of the Oregon Trail
Address: 1726 Washington St, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Before highways and engines, wagons ended their journey here.
Find the outdoor marker or signage
Photo: Pretend to push a wagon
Reflection: Psalm 121:8 - Share what helps you trust God
Trivia: Oregon City was once the largest city west of the Rockies (True)
Stop 2: McLoughlin Promenade
Address: Entrance near 10th & High St, Oregon City, OR
Clue: A peaceful path above the river where stillness meets history.
e Walk the promenade and sit quietly
e Reflection: Psalm 46:10 - 60 seconds of stillness
e Trivia: John McLoughlin was a fur trader, physician, and 'Father of Oregon'
Stop 3: Willamette Falls Viewpoint
Address: Main St overlook areas, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Hear the roar of waters that powered a city.
e Take a photo or short video
e Reflection: Psalm 42:7 - Where do you need strength?
e Trivia: One of the largest waterfalls by volume in the U.S.
Stop 4: Downtown Main Street
Address: Main St, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Where locals gather, shop, and share daily life.
Walk one full block
Do a small act of kindness
Reflection: Mark 12:31 - Love your neighbor
Trivia: Early growth came from lumber & milling
Stop 5: Municipal Elevator
Address: 6 Railroad Ave, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Rise without stairs and see the city below.
e Ride the elevator and take a photo
e Reflection: 1 Peter 5:6 - Humility lifts us
e Trivia: Only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S.
Stop 6: Coffee or Rest Stop (Optional)
Address: Any local café downtown, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Rest your feet and refresh your spirit.
e Restand reflect
e Reflection: Matthew 11:28 - Name one gratitude
e Trivia: First incorporated city west of the Rockies
Stop 7: Clackamette Park
Address: 1900 Clackamette Dr, Oregon City, OR
Clue: Where two rivers meet and journeys pause.
e Walk to the river meeting point
e Closing prayer or reflection
e Trivia: Willamette Falls is about 40 feet tall