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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