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Deschutes National Forest

1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend, OR 97702
541 383 5300
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Ranked #13 of 24 attractions in Bend
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Forests, National Parks
Owner description: Encompassing more than 1.6 million acres of Central Oregon, this region extends for about 100 miles with a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains of...... more » Owner description: Encompassing more than 1.6 million acres of Central Oregon, this region extends for about 100 miles with a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains of the Cascades. « less
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Vancouver, Washington
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Beauty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Like outdoors then you'll like the forest here. It's beautiful. More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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“Hiking in the forest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The Deschutes forest has such a varied set of environments from rivers, lakes, dry forest, wet forest, lava fields, etc. You have many options. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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“Simply beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Pine trees galore, great trail systems, close to town. More

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Vancouver, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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“Meisnner Snow Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Always great, always well-groomed. We've gone to Meissner several times and it never disappoints. There are trails for all levels, and we explored a few this time we'd never been on before (Wednesday trail). We appreciate the nordic club that maintains the trails - thanks! More

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NJ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Gorgeous -- as is the rest of the state!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

We only drove through -- but it was beautiful! Even so, I think there is better to be seen in Oregon. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“hike plains or forest or water views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

There are several different places to park and start your hike. We did the Dillon falls trail in 2 different directions. One lead us on flat ground along the Deschutes river and another past Dillon falls. Free parking, bathroom facilities, easy to find. More

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California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Fall colors!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

Enjoyed all the hiking we did, not many people around. Great weather and the trees in their fall glory. More

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Nelson, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Great XC mountain biking and Trail running”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Some of the best trails we have ridden or run on. We come back multiple times per summer to ride these super fun and flowy trails. More

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“Will be back.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011

Wonderful mountain bike trails. Lots of great single tracks. More

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