Best Running Trails in Bend
DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL Whether you get on the Deschutes River Trail from the Old Mill District, Farewell Bend Park or take the lesser used Sawyer Park path, this River Trail is sure to delight your senses this Fall.
LARKSPUR TRAIL This NE Bend trail takes you through beautiful neighborhoods to Pilot Butte Park, take your run to the next level by climbing to the top just in time for an epic Sunset View.
RILEY RANCH NATURE PRESERVE Only a few miles of trails but bonus no dogs or bikes to contend with as you run in this epic 184 Acre Nature Preserve.
SHEVLIN PARK There is a network of so many great running trails here, you could get lost in the trees as you navigate past squirrels taking in the beautiful Fall Foliage of Birch. Shevlin Park Loop is 4.7 miles around the rim of the park with views of Aspen trees and Tumalo Creek below.
SMITH ROCK PARK Best to go early in the morning if you’ re going to run the trails at Smith Rock Park, it gets busy with tourists and families alike all year round now. Summit Loop Trail is 7.3 miles roundtrip, includes some steep sections and loose gravel, not for the faint of heart, but this road less traveled gives great river and ridge views.
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