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Hikes Near Bend, Oregon
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items Some good hikes to do if you're near Bend, Oregon. Enjoy impressive views of lava rocks, mountains, and deserts. Note that this list contains affiliate links, which are marked with “#AD.” If you purchase a product through one of these links, I may re...
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Lava View Hikes
River, Lake, and Waterfall views
Desert Hikes
Crater Lake Hikes
Lava View Hikes
Hikes with great views of lava formations and other evidence of volcanic activity
#AD On this trail, you can see the tree molds left by trees burned when the lava flow reached them. You can even see the texture of the bark in the lava rocks.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/lava-cast-forest
#AD The top of this cinder cone has great views. This is a pretty easy walk up a wide road.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/lava-lands-butte
This lava tube cave is cool--literally. You will need a reservation and flashlights. It's open only when bats aren't hibernating.
How to Visit the Lava River Cave at Newberry National Volcanic Monument — Pines and Vines
#AD An easy hike with a lot of lava rock. You'll see different types of lava, and plants that can survive growing on rock in a hot, dry, climate.
Trail of the Molten Land #3922, Oregon - 954 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD Hike up on a huge obsidian lava flow with great views. The black obsidian rock shines in the sunlight. Because some of the rocks have sharp edges, you'll need to wear sturdy shoes and be careful what you touch.
Big Obsidian Flow Trail, Oregon - 637 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
River, Lake, and Waterfall views
Hikes with great views of rivers, lakes, and waterfalls.
#AD This is a nice easy hike with views of the Deschutes River.
Deschutes River Trail: Old Mill Reach, Oregon - 1,225 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD After you reach the main falls on this hike, you can hike farther down the trail and see some smaller waterfalls.
Tumalo Falls Loop, Oregon - 1,028 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD This easy trail gives an amazing view of a long series of rapids. I could see little birds flying above the rushing water.
Benham Falls via Deschutes River Trail, Oregon - 1,888 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD A trail with an impressive waterfall.
Paulina Falls Trail, Oregon - 654 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD A loop trail that circles Paulina Lake, with great views of the lake and Paulina Peak. You'll also see some obsidian and some hot springs.
Paulina Lakeshore Loop #3955, Oregon - 929 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Desert Hikes
Hikes in the deserts of Oregon
#AD Hike through the desert to a rock with views of the Cascade Mountains in the distance.
Badlands: Flatiron Rock Trail
#AD This desert trail goes past some ancient juniper trees. You'll see broken trees with loose bark--amazingly, they're still alive.
Ancient Juniper Trail, Oregon - 690 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD This desert hike has impressive views. It's a steep climb to reach them, but well worth it for a fit and determined hiker.
Misery Ridge and River Trail, Oregon - 8,315 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Crater Lake Hikes
Crater Lake is farther from Bend than the other places on this list, but it's still close enough that you can drive there, do some hikes, and drive back to Bend in a day. And it's well worth seeing.
#AD This little hike will give you a great view of the Phantom Ship rock formation in Crater Lake
Sun Notch Trail, Oregon - 1,051 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD This easy trail lets you see a canyon with amazing and surreal rocky pinnacles.
Pinnacles Valley Trail, Oregon - 540 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
#AD Great views of Crater Lake and Wizard Island.
The Watchman Peak Trail, Oregon - 2,777 Reviews, Map | AllTrails