5.7 hr
Overview
It is such a fun trail, that it is easy to keep going on it, and only realize how far you've gone when you are mid-way on your return. Lovely trail, overlooking the Deschutes River.Mostly smooth and sweet, but there are a few technical sections and a fair bit of exposure. The technical is not hard, but consequences could be grim if you fall in the wrong place - i.e. a fall down a steep bank into the very rocky and tree laiden river below. <br><br>This is a popular trail for hikers and bikers. Other bikers and hikers may be the bigger obstacle, especially around the blind corners.<br><br>This trail is not to be missed, it is has all the key elements of Central Oregon scenery... pines, river, rapids, lava rock, meadows, and more.
Trail Stats
21.6 km
166 m
1277 m
1169 m
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Photos
Mt Bachelor and Tumalo looking snowy
Mt Bachelor and Tumalo looking snowy
Rivers, and forests, and smooth trail oh my!
Rivers, and forests, and smooth trail oh my!
Smokey view of the Cascades, with lava flow.
Smokey view of the Cascades, with lava flow.
Riverside trail and beautiful meadow
Riverside trail and beautiful meadow
Pines, pines, everywhere...and an oh so smooth trail.
Pines, pines, everywhere...and an oh so smooth trail.
Lots of water.
Lots of water.
Great views of the whitewate.
Great views of the whitewate.
Dillion Falls from the Deschutes River Trail
Dillion Falls from the Deschutes River Trail
A river runs through it
A river runs through it
Fall colors along the Deschutes River
Fall colors along the Deschutes River
Riding on the edge.
Riding on the edge.
A little rocky section.
A little rocky section.
Bridge over calmer waters
Bridge over calmer waters
Before Benham Falls
Before Benham Falls
Easy section of trail.
Easy section of trail.
I'd rather be on my bike!
I'd rather be on my bike!
Contrary to most of the photos, there are a few technical sections, and some exposure on the trail, but mostly smooth.
Contrary to most of the photos, there are a few technical sections, and some exposure on the trail, but mostly smooth.
Lava flow, rapids and fall colors.
Lava flow, rapids and fall colors.
An exposed section of the trail
An exposed section of the trail
Plenty of great rapids to view.
Plenty of great rapids to view.
Class 5 rapids?
Class 5 rapids?
Fun on the Deschutes River Trail
Fun on the Deschutes River Trail
The beautiful Deschutes River
The beautiful Deschutes River
Limited headroom.
Limited headroom.
Upper Deschutes River Falls.
Upper Deschutes River Falls.
Let's race.
Let's race.
Deschutes River Trail is such a dreamy place.
Deschutes River Trail is such a dreamy place.
Cant take my eyes off of the beautiful Deschutes River
Cant take my eyes off of the beautiful Deschutes River
Beautiful morning.
Beautiful morning.