The Best Backpacking in Bend
Looking for the best backpacking in Bend? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bend. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Bend
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Burnet, Texas
Hike the Inks Lake State Park Trail
4.04.7 mi / 347 ft gainThe Inks Lake State Park Trail is a 4.7 mile loop trail located within Inks Lake State Park, just outside of Burnet, Texas. Only a small portion of the trail follows the lake, then it veers off through the rocky and hilly terrain of the Texas Hill Country. The trail is only partially shaded at ti...Read more -
Burnet, Texas
Camp at Inks Lake's Pecan Flats
5.02 miInks Lake is located northwest of Austin and is home to about 200 campsites. For a more unique experience and to be set away from the parks many visitors, choose the Pecan Flats Trail Primitive Camp which is about a mile hike from the Pecan Flats trailhead.Once you enter the park, the Pecan Flats...Read more -
Liberty Hill, Texas
Hike the Good Water Trail
5.012.6 mi / 1270 ft gainThe Good Water Trail which is part of the larger Good Water Loop, is a 12.6 mile point-to-point hike. This trail is heavily trafficked by both hikers and mountain bikers alike. It's a great trail for scenic views, nature, and wildlife. Please be advised that the trail is severely rocky and uneven...Read more
