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Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail/ First Street Rapids, an urban trail oasis.

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. […]

November 28, 2009 | Posted in Bend Hiking,Bend Parks,Downtown Bend,Running,Trail Running | Read More »

Shevlin Park Trails: Running, Riding, and hiking in Bend Oregon’s backyard trail system.

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 […]

October 13, 2009 | Posted in Bend Hiking,Bend Mountain Biking,Bend Parks,Recent Posts,Running,Trail Running | Read More »