Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Deschutes River Trail

2.1 mi
round trip
503 ft
climb
4,000 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Deschutes River Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Deschutes River Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Deschutes River Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, within the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. The route is about 4 miles long, with a low point of 3,935 feet and a high of 4,000 feet, and it gains about 78 feet of elevation. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.67 miles in, with a grade of 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sunriver weather station show July highs around 84°F and lows near 41°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. The trail sits close to several other outings. Deschutes River Horse is just 0.1 mile away, and the ONE HOUR HORSE LOOP and Ticket to Ride are both within a mile. Climbers can find Meadow Camp about 1.5 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Scandia RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 5.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jia Asian Street Food

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Deschutes River Trail

    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, 6.5 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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