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    Top Spots in and near Linn County

    • Deschutes County, Oregon

      South Sister via Devil's Lake Trailhead

      5.0
      11.8 mi / 4900 ft gain
      Not 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...
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    • Deschutes County, Oregon

      Hike to Moraine Lake Beneath South Sister

      5.0
      5 mi / 1476 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Deschutes County, Oregon

      Wickiup Plain Loop Trail

      5.68 mi / 1270 ft gain
      Wickiup Plain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bend, Oregon.
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    • National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon

      Hike to Gifford Lake

      3 mi / 500 ft gain
      Set out at the Lower Lake trailhead along trail #717. After only half a mile the trail opens up to Lower Lake, with views of Olallie Butte. The trail winds around the north east side of the lake and you come to a junctions with trail #706. From here take the left onto #706 and continue about .6 o...
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    • National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon

      Olallie Lake North Basin Loop

      12.05 mi / 2021 ft gain
      Begin at the Lower Lake Campground and take the Lower Lake trailhead. The best direction to hike is counter clockwise, however you can do either.  Continue along Trail #717 and very shortly you come out to Lower Lake featuring Mt. Jefferson as the backdrop. From here keep hiking and you reach yo...
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    • Dorena, Oregon

      Hike to Spirit, Moon, and Pinard Falls

      4.2
      2.8 mi / 630 ft gain
      Spirit Falls is the first stop on this adventure. From the parking pull-out walk a short distance of 0.4 miles to the 40 foot fan falls. Don't let the small size deter you, this is a pretty little falls, with a lovely stroll through an old growth forest and beautiful little trilliums. There is a ...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Green Lakes Trail

      4.7
      9.19 mi / 1240 ft gain
      This 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...
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    • Monroe, Oregon

      Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls

      4.3
      2.4 mi / 269 ft gain
      This is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls - Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls - amid beautiful Oregon Coast Range scenery. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dog-friendly, the Alsea River serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area jus...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Sparks Lake Loop

      5.0
      1.41 mi / 49 ft gain
      Sparks 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...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Camp Along the Shore at Sparks Lake

      4.5
      Just 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...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Boat-In Camping at Sparks Lake

      5.0
      Looking for the beauty and serenity of a backcountry campsite, but with the convenience of car camping? These 20+ secluded paddle-in campsites along the shoreline of Sparks Lake are just for you. Park your car, load up your watercraft of choice with all of your camping supplies, and paddle out to...
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    • Deschutes County, Oregon

      Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake

      4.7
      4.84 mi / 1198 ft gain
      The hike takes you along a glacial lake and to unbeatable mountain views at the end. It’s a hidden gem! The trail isn’t marked and the best way to get there is know someone that’s been before. The lake is unbelievably beautiful with deep blue glacial water and the view of the mountains at the end...
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    • Sisters, Oregon

      The Sisters to Smith Rock Ride

      5.0
      36.6 mi / 597 ft gain
      Starting in the "Old West" town of Sisters, Oregon and ending at Smith Rock State Park outside the small town of Terrebonne, this route takes riders past a variety of historical sites, shows the gentle curves of the Deschutes River and frames spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains, and ends w...
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    • Sisters, Oregon

      Mountain Bike the Peterson Ridge Trail

      1.0
      16.1 mi / 1167 ft gain
      Bend, Oregon has a deserved reputation as one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country. Unless you are from the area, you might not be familiar with nearby Sisters. Sisters is a sleepy western-themed town of 3,000 better known for it's annual rodeo and quilt festival but the locals ha...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Camp at Todd Lake

      4.0
      Todd 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...
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    • Bend, Oregon

      Tam McArthur Rim, Green Lakes, Park Meadow Tie Loop

      3.3
      22.58 mi / 3675 ft gain
      This loop trip around Broken Top is one of the premier backpacking loops in Oregon. The trail winds past numerous alpine lakes, including the popular Green Lakes area, and offers near-constant views of Broken Top, the Three Sisters, and Mount Bachelor. To top it all off, the clear skies typical o...
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