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Bend, Oregon

Surrounded by world-class outdoor adventures and brimming with great craft beer, coffee, and food, Bend is an all-season destination worthy of inclusion on your must-visit list.

Top Spots in and near Bend

  • Bend, Oregon

    Ride the Twin Bridges Loop

    4.5
    Starting and ending at Drake Park in the heart of downtown Bend, the Twin Bridges Loop is one of the most popular and scenic road cycling routes in Central Oregon.The Twin Bridges Loop covers 36 miles of rolling terrain and offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Cascade mountains, rolling f...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Float or Paddle The Deschutes River

    4.7
    Looking for something fun to do in Bend when the weather gets warm? Look no further. The easiest way to make this happen is to take your crew down to Riverbend Park. There's ample parking, on-site rentals of all kinds, and a beach for launching. The park also features a lot of nice grass areas fo...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Trail Loop

    4.7
    3.18 mi / 203 ft gain
    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 resta...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Loop via Farewell Bend Park

    1.14 mi / 62 ft gain
    Deschutes River Loop via Farewell Bend Park is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    MTB on Phil's Trail Single Track

    5.0
    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...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Trail: Meadow Day Use Area

    5.0
    6.6 mi / 279 ft gain
    Deschutes River Trail: Meadow Day Use Area is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Trail: Lava Island Trailhead to Benham Falls

    13.13 mi / 673 ft gain
    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.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Hike Bessie Butte

    4.4
    1.5 mi / 500 ft gain
    Just a mere 15 minutes outside of Bend, Oregon the Bessie Butte Trail is a wonderfully scenic hike to overlook Bend on one side and the Deschutes National Forest on the other. The butte provides an excellent view of the surrounding mountains of which there are many: Mount Bachelor, The South Sist...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Boyd Cave

    5.0
    0.69 mi / 66 ft gain
    Located 20 miles southeast of Bend, Boyd Cave is a well preserved lava tube stretching close to a mile. To get there, take Highway 97 South through Bend and turn left on China Hat Road. Go straight for exactly 9 miles. Turn left at mile 9 onto the trail at FS242. You will know it has been 9 miles...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow

    5.0
    4.51 mi / 364 ft gain
    Deschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Bike or Hike The Deschutes River Trail

    22 mi / 1280 ft gain
    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 tech...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Mountain Bike Lava Lands Blackrock Trail to Benham Falls

    Blackrock Trail starts at the Lava Lands Visitor Center, which is about a 5-mile drive south of Bend on Highway 97. You can park at the Lava Lands Visitor Center and then take the trail marked Sun-Lava Trail. This will take you to Blackrock Trail, which you will see as a turn-off to the right abo...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Explore the Lava River Cave

    5.0
    Located just 12 miles South of Bend and 5 miles Northeast of Sunriver in the Deschutes National Forest, the Lava River Cave is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy. To get there from Bend, drive South on Highway 97 for about 10 miles until you see a large sign for the Lava Lands Visitor...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Tumalo Falls and Double Falls

    5.0
    2.01 mi / 318 ft gain
    Tumalo Falls and Double Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by two stunning waterfalls located near Bend, Oregon. This trail is dog friendly on-leash. 
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Tumalo Falls Loop

    6.87 mi / 1237 ft gain
    Tumalo Falls Loop is a loop trail with stunning scenery including the adventure titled, Tumalo Falls. This trail is located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Tumalo Falls

    4.4
    0.42 mi / 62 ft gain
    The viewpoint is only footsteps from the parking area, and gives the best view of the 89-foot falls. A half mile trail leads visitors up to the upper viewpoint, right next to the falls. From there, Middle Tumalo Falls is around one and a quarter miles up the trail and Happy Valley is around three...
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Camping and Lodging in Bend

LOGE Bend
Bend, Oregon

LOGE Bend

From $120 / night

Driftwood Campground   Deschutes
Bend, Oregon

Driftwood Campground Deschutes

Three Creeks Lake Campground
Bend, Oregon

Three Creeks Lake Campground

Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Sisters, Oregon

Three Creeks Meadow Campground

Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Sisters, Oregon

Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp

Big River
Bend, Oregon

Big River

Guides, Insights and Stories from Bend

A Mountain Biker's Dream Hotel: LOGE Bend, Oregon

A Mountain Biker's Dream Hotel: LOGE Bend, Oregon

Liam McNally

An Overnight Journey to Oregon's Green Lakes

An Overnight Journey to Oregon's Green Lakes

Garrett Schmidt

Beginner Backpacking in Central Oregon: Misadventures Along the Broken Top Loop Trail

Beginner Backpacking in Central Oregon: Misadventures Along the Broken Top Loop Trail

Jacqueline McGraw

The Ultimate Weekend Adventure In Portland, Oregon

The Ultimate Weekend Adventure In Portland, Oregon

Alan Maxcy

15 Hikes for the Best Views of Mt. Hood

15 Hikes for the Best Views of Mt. Hood

Rachel Davidson