Hiking Through Central Oregon

Deschutes River – Bend, OR

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Mouth of Deschutes River

Source: Mouth of Deschutes River | Penelope Peru Photography P³

Deschutes River is a 252-mile long tributary of Columbia River. Flowing from the north, wrapping around the city of Bend, and spilling into Lake Billy Chinook, visitors may fish, kayak, river-raft, and canoe through the river.

Deschutes River Trail, located between Lava River Cave and the High Desert Museum, is an 11-mile trail that ranges from easy to intermediate. The trail brings you nose-to-nose with the rushing rapids amidst trees that tower for as far as the eye can see in Deschutes National Forest.

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Log in Deschutes River

Source: [FRAMES] Rushin’ Water 06 | Penelope Peru Photography P³

Bug’s Two Cents

I absolutely LOVED Deschutes River Trail! The hike was fairly easy and the environment was nothing short of eye candy.

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Deschutes River

Source: Oregon Highlights // August 23rd, 2017 | Penelope Peru Photography P³

The river, coupled with the trees, bridges, and sounds of the surrounding environment, were movie-esque. I felt like I was in Endor from Star Wars.

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Bridge over Deschutes River

Source: Deschutes River Bridge | Penelope Peru Photography P³