Information About Hiking In Bend, Oregon
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Bend, Oregon
Includes Sunriver, Deschutes, Redmond, Tumalo and Sisters
Hiking

Allen Springs Campground - Walking & Nature Trails
The campground is busy during weekends and holidays. There are 13 campsites here, and a maximum spur of 30 feet is permitted. These campsites are developed. Enjoy fly-fishing for trout and swimming in the river.

Allingham Campground - Walking & Nature Trails
Wildlife in this area includes black bears, coyotes, deer, and elk. Hike nearby Head of Jack Creek nature trail. The campground is busy and fills up quickly during weekends and holidays. This campground provides 10 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet. These campgrounds are developed and provided drinking water.

Benham Falls Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Benham Falls Trail is located in Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Charlton Lake Loop - Long Trails (9+ miles)
Charlton Lake Loop is a more difficult ride in a remote setting that goes through nice forests. This trail is 22 miles long with elevations of 4500 feet to 5900 feet and is considered to be most difficult.

Crane Praire Loop - Long Trails (9+ miles)
Crane Praire Loop is a fairly flat, but not easy ride because the roads wind through Ponderosa Pine forests and lava formations. This trail is 10.5 miles long with elevations of 4300 to 4550 feet and is considered to be more difficult.

Cultus Lake Loop - Long Trails (9+ miles)
Cultus Lake Loop is a well traveled route, so go slow and watch out for hikers and horses. This trail is 12 miles long with elevations from 4700 to 5000 feet and is considered to be moderate to more difficult.

Cultus North Shore Campground - Backpacking Trails
The campground may be busy during weekends and holidays. Supplies are available at Bend. The campground provides 14 campsites. All of the campsites are primitive. The campsites are accessible only by boating or hiking in. It is located on the shore of Cultus Lake.

Deschutes Bridge Campground - Walking & Nature Trails
There are hiking trails in the nearby Three Sisters Wilderness. The campground provides 12 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Campers may gather firewood. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk.

Deschutes National Forest - Hiking In National Forests
The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities.

Deschutes River Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
Deschutes River Trail route follows Forest Service's recommended mountain bike route along the Deschutes River between Lava Island Falls and Dillon Falls. This trail is 6 miles long with elevations of 4000 feet to 4100 feet and is considered to be easy.

Deschutes River Trail - Benham Falls West - Long Trails (9+ miles)
Deschutes River Trail - Benham Falls West is a series of three parallel trails through pine forests and lava flows along the variously placid and tumultuous Deschutes River.

Devils Lake Campground - Walking & Nature Trails
There horse route through Katsuk Pond Trail to Quinn Meadow Horse Camp. The campground sits at 5450 feet. There are 9 campsites provided. All of these campsites are developed. Fishing from Devils Lake Trail, hiking, canoeing, horse/hiker access point to Three Sisters Wilderness via Elk-Devils Trail or Wickiup Plains Trail are popular activities

Dutchman/Flagline Loop - Long Trails (9+ miles)
Dutchman/Flagline Loop follows a trail system which stretches from Swampy Sno-Park to Dutchman Flat Sno-Park. This trail is 11.1 miles long with elevations of 6000 to 7000 feet and is considered to be most difficult.

Indian Ford Campground - Backpacking Trails
A hiking trail runs along the campground and leads to area lakes and surrounding campgrounds. Indian Ford is set at an elevation of 3250 feet. There are 25 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet is enforced. All of the camp areas are developed. Excellent fly-fishing opportunities are available in the area but please check fishing regulations.

Irish and Taylor Campground - Trail Systems
Drinking water is not available. Cars with 4-wheel drive are permitted only. This campground is at an elevation of 5550 feet. It provides 6 campsites. All of the campsites are primitive. This is a tent only campground located near Irish Lake and Taylor Lake.

Ketchketch Butte/Browns Mountain - Long Trails (9+ miles)
This trail is 17.7 miles long with elevations of 4500 to 5100 feet and is considered a more difficult hike.

Lava Cast Nature Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Lava Cast Nature Trail is located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This trail is 0.9 mile loop with elevations of 5750 to 5850 feet and is considered easy.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Hiking In National Monuments
Visitors (including teachers, geologists, and students) come from all over the world to view Newberry Volcano's remarkable and easily accessible volcanic features, shaped by eruptions spanning the past half-million years. Within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, one finds some of the most unique attractions in the nation. Cinder cones, pumice cones, lava flows, including obsidian flows, Lava Cast Forest, caves, lakes, streams, and waterfalls all attract visitors to this marvelous area.

Osprey Point Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Osprey Point Trail is a short trail to the west shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir provides access to Osprey Point for wildlife viewing. This trail is 0.3 miles one way, has elevations of 4450 to 4500 feet and is considered to be

Paulina Lakeshore Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
Paulina Lakeshore Trail is in Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This trail is 7 miles long with elevations of 6330 to 6560 feet and is considered to be moderate difficult.

Quinn River Campground - Trail Systems
Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. Quinn River Campground may be busy during the weekends and holidays. Hiking trails surround the area. There are 41campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed.

Ray Atkeson Memorial Barrier Free Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Ray Atkeson Memorial Barrier Free Trail is a beautiful short loop hike along the shore of Sparks Lake and through lava flows forested with lodgepole pines. This trail is 2.5 miles long with elevations of 5400 to 5450 feet and is considered to be easy.

Rock View Point Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail is 0.1 miles, is of light use, has elevations of 4350 to 4355 feet and is considered easy. Horses and mountain bikes are prohibited. This trail is also handicap accessible.

Soda Creek Campground - Walking & Nature Trails
Visitors are encouraged to hike Three Sisters Wilderness. The campground provides 10 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. Fly fish or canoe on Sparks Lake. Visit historic Elk Lake Visitor Center.

Spring Campground - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Crescent Lake's water seems to warm up more than most of the other large high lakes in our area. Waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, sunning, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing are attractions offered by this lake. There are 68 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are developed.

Swamp Wells Campground - Trail Systems
Enjoy a visit to the nearby Arnold, Wind, Skeleton, and Boyd Caves. Drinking water is not available. Wildlife in this area includes bears, mountain lions, and deer. There are 6 campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are primitive.

The Trail of the Molten Lands - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
The Trail of the Molten Lands is in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This trail is a 0.75 mile loop with elevations at 4500 to 4550 feet.

The Trail of the Whispering Pines - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
The Trail of the Whispering Pines is in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This trail is a 0.3 mile loop with an elevation of 4500 feet and is considered to be easy.

Todd Creek Campground - Backpacking Trails
It provides a parking area and steel corrals (1 6-stall, 2 4-stall, 1 2-stall) for its guests. Hiker, horse, and mountain bike trails are abundant at this campground, and make it appealing for all ages. There are 6 campsites provided. All of them are developed campsites.
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