South Canyon Reach comprises the section of the river trail running on both sides of the river…read moresouth of the Reed Market Road Bridge. Note that the section including Riverbend and Farewell Bend Parks is in the Old Mill Reach. A loop trail of about three miles in length, South Canyon is an easy walk. Much of it is on developed gravel trail. A footbridge spans the river at the loop turn around point. Bikes are allowed on the section running along the east side of the river but not the west. There are connections to other trails on both sides. A cool feature is an outfall from a small Central Oregon Irrigation District hydropower plant. You'll see it on the east side where a boardwalk runs along the river.

I came here on a weekday afternoon to run, and the trail was awesome! It goes along the river, very…read morepeaceful and great views. Not too many people, and it has a one-way path due to covid I think. Lots of water, trees, great views.

The Deschutes River Trail system in the Bend area comprises several sections, called 'reaches'…read more Starting from the Deschutes National Forest south of town heading north, they are South Canyon Reach, Old Mill Reach, Pioneer Reach, River Run Reach and Awbrey Reach. North of that is North Reach but that's outside Bend limits towards Tumalo. The trail system also includes non-Bend sections both to the south and the north, including a section all the way up at the Columbia River. All are worthy of a visit. This section - Awbrey Reach - runs north from Robert Sawyer park to the northeast side of Awbrey Butte, tailing away from the river as you go north of the Archie Briggs Canyon trail intersection. With all due respect to Christopher C (former Yelp Bend CM, who made it a mission to review tons of trails and waterfalls while in Bend), he has it a bit wrong in that the section of trail that runs along the Rivers Edge Golf Course north to Sawyer Park is actually the River Run Reach. But as Christopher writes, Awbrey Reach is a good biking trail - little used, wide and offers spectacular canyon views. The Deschutes River Trail is a jewel of Central Oregon.

This is chill hashtag super cool I went hiking here multiple times and the views are greatread more

We tried to go to the lava lands visitor center hike and the gate was closed on July 10, 2025. So…read morewe made our way down to a separate path which had a parking lot that lead us along the river. The trail was wider than a car and could easily fit 3 people walking and a biker with ample space. We did 1 mile from the parking lot and back, not completing the 1.9 miles from the point of the sign we found to the north edge of the sunriver. We got to a point where it looked like you could drive up to the water fall. We went early in the morning 630 and so glad we had mosquito repellant because they literally were flying around us as we walked the whole way. I would definitely recommend putting on some as soon as you get out of the car.

This paved bike path starts at the Lava Lands Visitor Center. It is about 5.5 miles of pavement…read more The width of the path is about the same as a car lane on a road. If you are looking to get a scenic road bike ride in, but don't like having cars with angry drivers honking at you. This might be your kind of activity. This trail partially parallels the Deschutes river but does not have many opportunities to actually view the river. If you want to follow next to the river, there is a mountain bike trail in between the bike path and the river, but having a bike with shocks will be needed for it. There are many scenic bike trails in Bend, but not many offer the mellow paved biking experience with the natural feel of a mountain biking trail like this. When I want a ride that is smooth and dustless... this is where I go all of the time! Here is a link to the land management agency that maintains this trial https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=38394&actid=26 Here is a link to a good map for this path https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3813654.pdf

I love this little mountain bike trail. Though the trek to the top is a long and steady climb, it's…read moreworth it when you get to the top. From here you will have a downhill only section of trail to bomb down. This trial starts out off of Conklin Road and as far as I know there is no way to shuttle this. The uphill is pretty gnarly, but at least from my experience pretty steady. So you may want to bring a snack or two for energy. The trail follows a forest service road up to the top of a beautiful butte that is uphill only and separate from the downhill section of the trail. So you will not have to stop much for anyone passing you. When you get close to the top you will stat to notice the elevation increase and be able to witness some breathtaking views that are unique from this perspective of central Oregon. Once you get to the top, I would recommend taking a breather and getting some photos of the views. It's a good time to chill and have a snack. From here you will be ready to mob downhill. This is where things get super fun. There are a few rocky sections to watch out for, but for the most part this trial is pretty smooth and fast! As this trail is ways from any hospital you will want to use good judgment, but still, have fun. Be sure to stay on the designated uphill or downhill section that you are supposed to be on and you will have a five-star experience! Here is a good link to some of the biking rules and guidelines for Central Oregon https://bendtrails.org/trail/tylers-traverse/ Here is a link to a website with a good map and elevation gain/loss https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6542301/tylers-traverse-downhill Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this area https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38542

This has to be my favorite trail after the Whoops when the conditions are right. Tiddlywinks is one…read moreof the trial options from the Wanoga Trailhead. It is pretty long, so if you want to ride up and back, you should have a good portion of your day free. I highly recommend shuttling this trial. The trail starts off pretty rocky. The elevation will drop and gain consistently and you might think that your ride is going to be pretty lame. But eventually, you will find yourself in a beautifully dense conifer forest. At this point, you will have a good elevation gain to continue on. Once you hit a crossroads you will start to notice that there is not much elevation gain left. That's when things get pretty epic. Once you start your decent, you will be faced with some pretty epic berms and jumps. you will know this because it's quite visible. If you are not an intermediate rider, you may want to take caution. I have flown out of control a time or two here myself. But it's the most exciting feeling you could ever wish for. The berms and jumps last for maybe a quarter mile or so. If you had a blast you could peddle up the little trial to the side and do it again. After that Tiddlywinks mellows out and you have some smooth fast riding left. About a couple miles I would say. Then you will see another jumpy/bermy section left to ride. After that, you will ride through some more gorgeous sections of the trail until you reach the Storm King trail intersection. At this point, your journey will be close to over. To shuttle this trail it is only a couple hours long, but to travel up and back, it took me about half a day. One thing to keep in mind is that this trial is pretty high in elevation. So it can take a while for the snow to clear to ride it. The other factor is it is quick to get sandy and rutted out. So if it's too late or early in the season your SOL. WARNING: The gnarly sections are downhill only. If you don't like getting collided into, be sure to find the signs that say "Downhill Only" and keep off that section of trail. Here is a link to the etiquettes and trail information in Central Oregon. https://pinemountainsports.wordpress.com/tag/tiddlywinks/ Here is a link to the land management agency that monitors this area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794824.pdf Here is a link to a map and elevation information. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/21540/funner-tiddlywinks

This is a great trail if you are an intermediate rider who likes rocky terrain. I myself am not a…read morehuge fan of this trial overall. But do have some favorite sections here and there. The elevation gain and loss on this trail are pretty up and down. I am not a huge fan of this as I don't like uphill pedaling. But if you are looking for a good workout, you might find this trail to suit you. It travels from the Storm King Trail to The Lair and can be a great connecting point from the Wanoga Trailhead to Phils Trailhead. This trail is pretty low in elevation in the section near Phil's Trailhead and can thaw quicker than the Wanoga trials. Overall, if rock features are not your favorite, this trial may not be ideal for you. However, if you're looking to get from the Wanoga Trailhead to Phils Trailhead, this is a great option to consider and might save your day. Here is a good link to the trail etiquette in this area https://bendtrails.org/ Here's a good map and elevation information on a good loop option from this trail. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/25918/cod-storm-king-loop Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this area https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794824.pdf

The Mrazek trail is technical and filled with beauty. I love this trail when Phils Trailhead is…read morepacked and the weather is nice. It's a good way to escape the crowds and still have some beauty to explore. If you start from the downhill section you will have a good climb ahead of you. If that is not your thing you could shuttle this ride, but the road up to the top is gnarly and will work over any car that does not have a lot of clearance. The trail follows the edge of a canyon that has been created by Tumalo Creek. When you get to the top, the trail becomes a blast and can be technical in a few spots. The upper section is pretty straight and super fast, and the lower section is packed with switchbacks and a bunch of rocky sections. I would not take a beginner on this trail as it's just a little gnarly for someone new to biking. Overall this is a technical trail packed with beauty and a little out of the way from the other popular trails in Bend, which makes it a great way to escape the crowds on a busy day. If you have the time, be sure to check it out! Here is a good link with a map and elevation gain and loss https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/21030/mrazek Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this area https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/home Here is a link to a website with biking rules for the area https://bendtrails.org/

The name says it all, this trail is fun! Maybe even a little too fun. I myself tend to lean to the…read morecautious side when it comes to drops and jumps. If that sounds like you, you may want to take it easy on this trial. Luckily, nearly every gnarly section of this trial has a wimp out option. I take this option every chance I get. If you see a fork in the trail, that's your cue that a jump or drop off is on its way. Among the jumps and dropoffs, there are also some plank features that you can take if you are feeling skillful. This trail is an option to ride from the Wanoga Trailhead. It parallels the cascade lakes highway, which is great if you get injured. This trail is best to be shuttled as it has a pretty substantial elevation gain. Much like Tiddlywinks, it can take a while for the snow to clear before this trail is rideable. It may also be quick to get too sandy to ride. So avoid heading out here when it's too early or late in the season. If you are new to mountain biking it would be wise to avoid this trail or ride down the side of the highway if you're with friends. If you are skilled and looking for adventure, then you may love this trial. Here is a link to the rules and etiquette of this area https://bendtrails.org/ Here is a link to a good map and elevation for this trail. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/21540/funner-tiddlywinks Here is a link to the land management agency for this area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794824.pdf