Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Marvin's Garden

0.5 mi
round trip
80 ft
climb
3,883 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

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Closure in the area

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

Marvin's Garden is an easy out-and-back hike in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, about half a mile from the town of Bend. The route is short, covering roughly a mile of trail with a total gain of about 80 feet and a high point of 3,883 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.38 miles in, where the grade reaches around 5%. The trail starts and ends at roughly 3,841 feet, and the trip is estimated to take about half an hour. Because the high point is only about 40 feet above the low point, the hike works well as a quick stop between other outings in the area. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bend show highs of about 66°F in May and 76°F in September, with July and August peaking near 84°F. Winter brings highs in the low 40s and several snow days a month from December through February. Several other hikes sit within a quarter mile, including Phil's, the Cascade Highlands Trail and the Phil's Trailhead Skills Loop. The West Bend Trail is about 0.4 miles away. Climbers can find Skyliners Road about 1.4 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Scandia RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 3.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Rancher Butcher Chef

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Art Gallery Dyrk Godby

    Gallery

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Marvin's Garden

    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, 5.1 mi away at 3,660 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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