Ticket to Ride and Grand Slam Trails

Deschutes River Trail: Lava Island Trailhead to Benham Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near La Pine, Oregon.

Deschutes River Trail: Meadow Day Use Area is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.

The Phil's Area Trail System is the go-to trail system for mountain biking in Bend. Even the other trails in the region that aren't actually part of the Phil's Trail System feed into or connect to trails that feed into Phil's.According to the locals, the boundaries of the Phil's Area Trail System are a square comprised of Skyliners Road to the north, Highway 46 (Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway) to t...

Deschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.

The Deschutes River Trail is a must do mountain bike ride or hike in between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon. The river varies from calm water to waterfalls. The trail follows along the river and goes through pine forests, meadows, and lava flows. Most of the single track is smooth with a few more technical rocky sections.   This trail can be accessed from Meadow Day Use Area, as well as the followin...

There are quite a few urban trails along the Deschutes River, but my favorite runs just South of the Old Mill District near the Farewell Bend Park. Here you will find a gravel loop trail that is private and relaxing, but also very convenient to other amenities such as restrooms, shops, and restaurants. Start out by parking in the Old Mill District parking lot near Bond Street. You can begin w...