Explore Bend

Parks & Walks

Alpenglow Park
61049 SE 15th St

Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shelvin Hixon Dr

Columbia Park
264 Northwest Columbia Street, Bend, OR

Drake Park
7778 NW Riverside Blvd

Harmon Park
1100 NW Harmon Blvd

Pilot Butte State Park
NE Linnea Dr

Day Trips

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Crater Lake National Park
Headwaters of the Metolius
Lava Lands
Newberry Crater
Smith Rock
Tumalo State Park

Cycle & Mountain Biking

Big Red
Short and sweet 17-mile route past rivers and a waterfall with an aggressive 500-foot elevation climb. (Gravel Biking)

Big Summit Prairie
Shorter route that’s not short on beauty. (Gravel Biking)

Crooked River Canyon
An enjoyable out-and-back 37-mile route along the Crooked River in Prineville. (Road Biking)

Dutchman Flats Sno-Park
Thrilling, winding paths that lead right into Bend. (Mountain Biking)

Maston Trail System
Family friendly. High desert landscape with views of the Cascades. (Mountain Biking)

McKenzie Pass
Tough 38-mile ride along lava flows and inspiring Cascade mountain views. (Road Biking)

Mt. Bachelor Bike Park
Take a lift up to 13 miles of downhill trails. Great for all levels. (Mountain Biking)

Mt. Bachelor/Cascade Lakes Loop
An intense climb with spectacular views. (Road Biking)

Phil’s Trail
Ideal for beginners. Minimal elevation changes. (Mountain Biking)

Poke the Bear
33-mile loop north of Bend. Good in the winter with panoramic views. (Gravel Biking)

The Westside Tour
Pedal through downtown Bend, traversing varied terrain over this 26-mile out-and-back route. (Gravel Biking)

Twin Bridges Loop
An all-levels 36-mile paved ride from downtown Bend through Tumalo farm country. (Road Biking)

Ski & Snowboard

Mt. Bachelor
The second largest single mountain ski resort in the U.S. with over 4,300 acres of skiable terrain and 100 ski runs. Plenty of amenities for families and skiers of all skill levels. (Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Dog Sled Rides, Snowshoe Tours)

Hoodoo Ski Area
Located about 44 miles northwest of Bend, Hoodoo offers a relaxed approach to the ski resort experience. Typically less crowded, explore over 30 runs over 800 acres of skiable terrain. (Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Tubing, Night Skiing)

Dutchman Flat/Todd LakeSkiing from the Dutchman Sno-Park gives you access to the high country, where you can chart your own course, or follow the blue markers along more popular routes. (Cross Country Skiing)

Swampy Sno-Park
An ungroomed winter wonderland featuring well-packed trails that are plenty wide. Follow the blue blazes to ski cross-country to your heart’s desire. (Cross Country Skiing)

Virginia Meissner Sno-Park
14 miles from Bend, Virginia Meissner Sno-Park is a community-supported ski area offering daily grooming for nearly 30 miles of tracks, plus ungroomed trails. It caters to both beginners and endurance enthusiasts. (Cross Country Skiing)

On the Water

Floating & Tubing the Deschutes
A quintessential Bend experience. Rent tubes from Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at the launch area in Riverbend Park.
Cascades East Transit runs a Ride the River shuttle service.

Fly Fishing & Lake Fishing
A wide range of world class fishing awaits. Check out the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 50 Places to Go Fishing.

River Surfing
The surf is up year round on the Deschutes at the Bend Whitewater Park

SUP
Cruise the Deschutes River Paddle Trail. Rent a paddle board from Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe or Bend Kayak School. Book a guided trip with Sun Country Tours.

White Water Rafting
Raft the Big Eddy Thriller, a three-mile stretch of Class II and III rapids on the Deschutes with Sun Country Tours. Book a single- or multi-day guided trip with Ouzel Outfitters.

Golf

Awbrey Glen Golf Club
2500 NW Awbrey Glen Drive

Bend Golf Club
61045 Country Club Drive

Broken Top Club
62000 Broken Top Drive

Lost Tracks Golf Club
60205 Sunset View Drive

River’s Edge Golf Course
400 NW Pro Shop Drive

Widgi Creek Golf Club
18707 SW Century Drive

Hiking

Benham, Dillon, and Lava Island Falls
Deschutes River Trail
LaPine State Park
Oregon Badlands Wilderness
Steelhead falls
Suttle Lake
Tam-A-Lau Trail
Tumalo Falls
Wizard Falls