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  • Fort Rock, Oregon

    Explore Fort Rock State Park

    4.5
    There's a great beginners hike inside the rock crater itself, and if you drive on the dirt road on the south side of the rock you can get to some great vista points and photography spots.This is great during the day or night (amazing starry views on clear nights), and you can get here any time of...
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  • Silver Lake, Oregon

    Crack-in-the-Ground Trail

    5.0
    1.59 mi / 131 ft gain
    Crack-in-the-Ground Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Christmas Valley, Oregon.
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  • La Pine, Oregon

    Camp and Fish on East Lake

    East Lake is located in a very scenic part of Central Oregon about 30 miles East of the town of La Pine. At 6,400 feet in elevation, the lake is fed by snowmelt and underground springs. East Lake is know for it's trophy Brown Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout and Atlantic Salmon. Because of the deep...
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  • La Pine, Oregon

    Hike to Paulina Lake Hot Springs

    5.0
    2.4 mi
    Starting at Little Crater Campground, head north toward the hot springs (43.730, -121.247). If you're really looking to stretch your legs, you can extend the out-and-back hike to a full loop around the lake just shy of 8 miles. The water in the springs is around 95 degrees, and doesn't smell of s...
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  • La Pine, Oregon

    MTB the Crater Rim Trail

    Paulina Peak with an elevation of 7,984 feet, and is about 4,000 feet higher than the terrain surrounding the volcano. There is a gravel fire road that winds to the top. This is a grueling climb with an 8000 foot elevation. Air please!The trail head starts about 1000 feet from the peak. It is a p...
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  • La Pine, Oregon

    Hike up Paulina Peak

    5.0
    6 mi / 1800 ft gain
    Distance: 6 miles, out-and-back (Can also be done as a 12 mile loop via Crater Rim Trail).  Starting at Paulina Lake, just past the Visitor Center lies a marked trailhead for Paulina Peak. The trail starts close to the road and winds through the forest around the back of some lake maintenance fac...
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  • La Pine, Oregon

    Paulina Falls Hike to Paulina Lake

    0.6 mi / 300 ft gain
    First take the short 1/4 mile hike down to the lower lookout. Get there early to beat the crowd and get unobstructed views. The Paulina Falls is an 80 ft. twin waterfall. It's gorgeous. After you see the falls from the lower lookout, you can walk back up to the upper lookout for a different view....
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Explore Arnold Ice Caves

    4.0
    0.95 mi / 26 ft gain
    ...Deep in the central Oregon Forest is a cave that is surrounded by Juniper Trees, Ponderosa Pines and the landscape of a secret volcanic underground world! This short hike is located roughly 12 miles East of Bend, and makes for an epic adventure for all to enjoy. A little history on the cave.....
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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

    Hike the Fall River Trail

    5.9 mi / 101 ft gain
    The Fall River Trail follows meanders through an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the banks of the Fall River. There are several pull-out parking spots along Forest Service Road 42 but probably the easiest is to start at the Fall River Campground day-use area. The day-use area has pit toile...
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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

    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

    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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  • Crescent, Oregon

    Fly Fish on Davis Lake

    About 50 miles southwest of Bend, Davis Lake is one of the major fishing destinations among the cluster of lakes in central Oregon. The lake was once known as a go-to spot for really big rainbow trout, but largemouth bass were illegally introduced to the Davis Lake in the 90s and they have now ta...
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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

    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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Camping and Lodging in Fort Rock

Hager Mountain Lookout
Silver Lake, Oregon

Hager Mountain Lookout

Chief Paulina Horse Camp
La Pine, Oregon

Chief Paulina Horse Camp

Newberry Group Camp Site
La Pine, Oregon

Newberry Group Camp Site

East Lake Campground
La Pine, Oregon

East Lake Campground

Little Crater Campground
Little Crater Campground

Little Crater Campground

Paulina Lake Campground
La Pine, Oregon

Paulina Lake Campground

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5 Awesome Fall Hikes in Oregon

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