Oregon · Hiking

Royal Flush

2.5 mi
round trip
286 ft
climb
4,775 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Royal Flush open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Royal Flush is an easy out-and-back hike in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, about 2.5 miles long with a total elevation gain of 286 feet. The trail's high point reaches 4,775 feet, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.5 miles into the route. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is summer into early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Sunriver weather station show July highs around 84°F and September highs around 76°F, with lows in the 30s. Winter there runs cold, with January highs near 40°F and lows around 20°F. The hike takes about an hour to complete and is open year-round. Several other hikes sit close by, including Afternoon Delight at 0.8 miles and Duodenem at 1.2 miles. Climbers can head to Widgi Creek, about 6.3 miles away, and Big River campground is about 8.1 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Royal Flush

    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, 4 mi away at 4,180 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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