Oregon · Hiking

Deschutes Loop 3 1

2.9 mi
loop
42 ft
climb
4,239 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Deschutes Loop 3 1 is an easy hike in Oregon, about 4.3 miles from the town of Three Rivers. It is a short walk, roughly 2.9 miles long, with a low elevation gain of about 42 feet one way. The route rises gently from a low point of 4,185 feet to a high of 4,239 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.09 miles in, where the grade reaches 5 percent. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sunriver run to highs around 65°F in May and 76°F in September, while July and August average in the mid-80s. Mc Gregor Loop 1 1 starts just 0.2 miles away, and Fall River Loop 4 3/4 Mile is about 0.3 miles off. Fall River Falls lies a little farther a mile or two away. Big River Campground is about 3.3 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Deschutes Loop 3 1

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 20°

    2. Feb

      43° / 21°

    3. Mar

      50° / 24°

    4. Apr

      57° / 25°

    5. May

      65° / 33°

    6. Jun

      72° / 37°

    7. Jul

      84° / 41°

    8. Aug

      83° / 40°

    9. Sep

      76° / 34°

    10. Oct

      62° / 28°

    11. Nov

      46° / 24°

    12. Dec

      37° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunriver, OR, 10.1 mi away at 4,180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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