Explore the Rushing Waters at BenHam Falls

Bend, Oregon

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Easy HikeWheelchair accessibleWaterfallRiver front trailWild flowersWild lifePhotography

Located on the Deschutes River BenHam falls is one of three main waterfalls home to the Deschutes. BenHam falls is a 25 ft waterfall that mainly consists of many rapids.

Directions

About 6 ¼ miles from Bend turn left on FR 41, signed for the Deschutes River Recreation area. Proceed for 3 ¾ miles to FR 400 and turn left, signed for Benham Falls. Follow this road for another 2 ½ miles to its end at the trailhead, where an easy path leads gently downhill to a fenced viewpoint above the falls. The trail is not paved, but should be fine for those in wheelchairs.

Latitude

43.93823 N

Longitude

-121.41201 W

Elevation

4114 feet

USGS Quadrangle

Benham Falls 7 1/2"

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