Oregon · Mountain biking · Near Sisters

Deschutes River Trail

2.1 mi
round trip
503 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
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 a 4.1-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest, about 2 miles from the town of Bend, Oregon. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 78 feet from the low point at 3,935 feet to the high at 4,000 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.67 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. 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. Several other outings sit close by. The Deschutes River Horse hike is just 0.1 mile away, and the ONE HOUR HORSE LOOP and Ticket to Ride are within a mile. Climbers can head to 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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