Crescent, Oregon
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Crescent
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Bend, Oregon
Bike or Hike The Deschutes River Trail
22 mi / 1280 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Deschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow
5.04.51 mi / 364 ft gainDeschutes River Trail: Benham Falls to Slough Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.Read more -
Douglas County, Oregon
Umpqua Hot Springs
3.70.52 mi / 108 ft gainWhen you arrive at the hot springs you'll see a bathroom and large dumpster in a small gravel parking lot. From the parking lot you'll see a bridge which leads to the trail up to the springs. Its a 0.25 mile walk up to seven different pools, sitting 150ft. above the North Umpqua River. All the ho...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Hike Mt. Bachelor Sunrise to Summit
4.56 mi / 2615 ft gainThe Sunrise to Summit Trail on Mt. Bachelor is the easiest and most straightforward way for peakbaggers to reach the summit of one of Central Oregon’s classic volcano climbs. The top boasts views of Broken Top, the Three Sisters, and even Mt. Jefferson beyond. Mt. Bachelor’s official Sunrise to S...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Tumalo Mountain Trail
4.6There is an official trail to the summit that begins just North of the Dutchman Flat Sno-Park parking area. The trail is signed and states 1.5 miles to the summit. When there is snow on the ground, you will not see the the official trail. You will need snowshoes or skins, but you just head straig...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Tumalo Mountain Trail
5.04.03 mi / 1430 ft gainStart by parking at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, which is located just opposite to the base area at Mt. Bachelor. If you're doing this adventure during the summer, late spring, or early autumn you should be able to follow the Tumalo Mountain hiking trail all the way to the top. However, if you're visi...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Camp Along the Shore at Sparks Lake
4.5Just a quick 26-mile drive from Bend you'll find Sparks Lake, where shallow water, amazing lakeside camping grounds, and the possibility of catching a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis make for some of the best weekend camping in Oregon.Pay for a site or park along the road before you come to the "C...Read more -
Idleyld Park, Oregon
Watson Falls
4.30.54 mi / 515 ft gainWatson Falls hurtles over a cathedral amphitheater wall of basalt, crashing into a long talus slope covered in moss and vine maple. At 272 feet, Watson Falls is the 3rd tallest waterfall in Oregon. We actually stumbled upon Watson Falls driving back from Toketee Falls. The parking area is about ...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Sparks Lake Loop
5.01.41 mi / 49 ft gainSparks Lake is the perfect place to bring the whole family for a hike and to see the beauty of the Cascade Mountains reflecting on the water. This spot is slightly typicaly less crowded than nearby lakes and this trail tends to be less popular than other trails around Sparks Lake. Don't expect to...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Camp at Todd Lake
4.0Todd Lake is a beautiful yet small lake just 24 miles West of Bend. Its location is perfect for accessing Broken Top Mountain, and even better for the view of Mount Bachelor.Spend a day at Todd Lake and enjoy fishing (mostly rainbow trout), swimming, and free access to three different locations o...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Deschutes River Trail: Lava Island Trailhead to Benham Falls
13.13 mi / 673 ft gainDeschutes 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.Read more -
Clearwater, Oregon
Toketee Falls
4.60.79 mi / 98 ft gainToketee Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon, renowned for the graceful columnar basalt formation framing the two-stepped falls. The North Umpqua River has carved a sinuous gorge out of the lava flow, resulting in a waterfall of 113 feet in height - a 28 foot upper tier whi...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Green Lakes Trail
4.79.19 mi / 1240 ft gainThis 8.5 mile roundtrip hike to Green Lakes basecamp gains elevation gradually as it meanders along beautiful Fall Creek with numerous small cascades. Depending on the season (expect significant snow on the trail through early-to-mid June) the stark contrast of the snow with creek is beautiful, t...Read more -
Deschutes County, Oregon
South Sister via Devil's Lake Trailhead
5.011.8 mi / 4900 ft gainNot only is South Sister a stunning image and visible from hundreds of miles throughout Central Oregon, but it is a great beginner climb to introduce hikers to high altitude mountain life. As long as you’re mentally prepared, have good physical endurance, and pack right, there’s no reason why thi...Read more -
Deschutes County, Oregon
Hike to Moraine Lake Beneath South Sister
5.05 mi / 1476 ft gainThe lake is less than 3 miles from Devils Lake. Starting from the Trail head along Cascade Lakes Highway you gain 1,476 feet of elevation. You will follow the South Sisters Climbers trail, it is well traveled, and well marked. The majority of the elevation gain occurs in the first two miles, as y...Read more -
Bend, Oregon
Tumalo Falls and Double Falls
5.02.01 mi / 318 ft gainTumalo 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.Read more