The Best Backpacking in Deschutes County

The hike takes you along a glacial lake and to unbeatable mountain views at the end. It’s a hidden gem! The trail isn’t marked and the best way to get there is know someone that’s been before. The lake is unbelievably beautiful with deep blue glacial water and the view of the mountains at the end...

Tam McArthur Rim to Broken Top Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bend, Oregon.

This loop trip around Broken Top is one of the premier backpacking loops in Oregon. The trail winds past numerous alpine lakes, including the popular Green Lakes area, and offers near-constant views of Broken Top, the Three Sisters, and Mount Bachelor. To top it all off, the clear skies typical o...

Park Meadow Trail to Golden Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sisters, Oregon.

This 8.5 mile roundtrip hike to Green Lakes basecamp gains elevation gradually as it meanders along beautiful Fall Creek with numerous small cascades. Depending on the season (expect significant snow on the trail through early-to-mid June) the stark contrast of the snow with creek is beautiful, t...

Senoj Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near La Pine, Oregon.

The lake is less than 3 miles from Devils Lake. Starting from the Trail head along Cascade Lakes Highway you gain 1,476 feet of elevation. You will follow the South Sisters Climbers trail, it is well traveled, and well marked. The majority of the elevation gain occurs in the first two miles, as y...

Cultus Mountain and Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near La Pine, Oregon.

Wickiup Plain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bend, Oregon.

South Sister Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sisters, Oregon.

Le Conte Crater Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bend, Oregon.

Sisters Mirror Lake via Mirror Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bend, Oregon.

Sisters Mirror Lake Loop via Mirror Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bend, Oregon.

Koosah Mountain and Sisters Mirror Lake is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bend, Oregon.

Erma Bell Williams Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakridge, Oregon.

Begin your hike at the Lava Camp Lake Trailhead. The trail winds through a forest flush with hemlock and fir while opening up into black lava flows. Continue for a little over two miles until you reach North Matthieu Lake. This is your first stop. Go for a swim out to the little island and have a...