Deschutes River Trail

Oregon

Oregon

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2.1 mi

Distance

97 ft

Gain

58 min

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Deschutes National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Lollipop loop

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.1 mi
Elevation gain
97 ft
Elevation loss
413 ft
Highest point
4,123 ft
Lowest point
4,044 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

The Deschutes River Trail is a 2.12-mile lollipop trail in Oregon with 518 feet of elevation gain and 413 feet of elevation loss. It follows the Deschutes River and is managed by the Forest Service.

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