Description

Explore the best hiking trails in and around Bend

90 hikes, boot-tested and star-rated for quality and difficulty
Full-color photo insert and two-color text and maps throughout
Detailed route descriptions, maps, and driving directions
Quick-reference icons for birdwatching, wildflowers, exceptional scenic views, historical significance, and more
At-a-glance chart to aid you in choosing the day's adventure
10 bonus "Quick Hikes" for when you're short on time or need a get-fit fix!
1 percent of sales benefit Oregon Parks Forever

From grasslands and volcanic landscapes to pristine alpine lakes and jagged peaks, Central Oregon is an enticingly diverse area--and a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Day Hiking: Bend and Central Oregon features 90 hikes throughout the Bend and Three Sisters areas, Crooked River National Grassland, Smith Rock, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Cascade Lakes, Ochoco Mountains, Newberry Caldera and La Pine, and the Badlands and Horse Ridge.

With hikes ranging from easy walks close to town to challenging climbs up Cascade peaks, hikers of all levels will discover something new: stunning lava fields and rock formations, panoramic mountain vistas, and deep canyons with vibrant rivers.