One of the classic hiking areas in Central Oregon lies high on the flanks of Central Oregon’s Broken Top Mountain. This gorgeous area is largely composed of high dry alpine basins peppered with mountain streams, waterfalls and wildflowers. It is a stunning place with easy access to high alpine getaways that Central Oregonians crave during [...]
Because Bend, Oregon was recently awarded the title of “Best Trail Running Town” in the USA, our trails have received a fair amount of recognition. As Bend is largely surrounded by BLM and National Forest land, we Bendites are blessed with hundreds of miles of trails for the purpose of Trail Running, Mt. Biking, etc. [...]
Where should I start with trail reviews for Central Oregon? Well, from the beginning, that’s where. Bend, Oregon’s Shevlin Park is one of the crown jewels of the Bend park system. Less than 5 miles from the core of downtown Bend, this woodland park offers impeccable diversity, and it is all close to the heart [...]
Mt Bachelor and red indian paintbrush as seen from the Three sisters Wilderness area
Monkey Face in Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon
Benham Falls in winter from the Deschutes River Trail
Broken Top Sunrise in the Three Sisters Wilderness of Central Oregon
Smith Rock State Park
Mount Jefferson
