Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Kgb

9.1 mi
round trip
1,009 ft
climb
4,201 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Kgb open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Kgb, 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.

KGB is a 9.1-mile out-and-back hike on natural trail surface in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in central Oregon, about 10 miles from Bend. The route climbs from 3,876 feet to a high point of 4,201 feet, with a total gain of about 1,000 feet for the round trip. The steepest stretch comes in the first mile, with a 12% grade at about 0.9 miles. The hike is rated hard, and the climb is steep enough to make it a full-day outing. Plan on about 3.5 hours. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. For comfortable weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bend show highs around 66°F in May and 76°F in September. Winter brings snow on about four days a month, with highs in the low 40s and lows near 25°F. Several other trails start within a mile, including the Cod Connector (Tetherow), Rimrock Paved and the Deschutes River Hiking routes. Climbers can find The Pit about 1.6 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Scandia RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 2.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lifty's

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Kgb

    Best months: April–October. 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

      43° / 25°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 24°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 28°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      66° / 37°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 42°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 48°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 34°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 28°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bend, OR, 4.6 mi away at 3,660 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.