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Deschutes River Trail

Deschutes River TrailPhoto: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.1 mi
distance
97 ft
climb
4,123 ft
high point
Lollipop
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 hike of about 2 miles in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in central Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The route starts at roughly 4,060 feet and climbs to about 4,120 feet, with the steepest stretch near the 2-mile mark at about 9% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sunriver weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. Several other outings sit close by. Tylers's and Benham Falls Overlook are each about a mile away, and the Deschutes River Mtn. Bike route is about 1.1 miles off. For an overnight stay, Big River campground is about 9 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Sun Outdoors Bend

    Campground

    Campground · 8.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 6 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, 3.7 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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