Biking

There are numerous mountain biking trails and some road cycling options in Deschutes National Forest.

E-Biking

The Deschutes National Forest has signed the final decision on the Class 1, Pedal Assist E-bikes on Select Trails located on select, existing, natural surface trails and paved paths located near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver, Oregon.

Recognizing the growing interest in e-bikes on public lands, the Deschutes National Forest assessed how these bikes fit into existing recreational activities. The Forest gave thoughtful consideration of the ecological and social impacts of this decision balanced with providing increased access for class 1 e-bike users.

The final decision authorizes class 1, pedal assist e-bikes on approximately 161.4 miles of 67 existing soft-surface and paved path trails. Existing trails selected for the inclusion of class 1 pedal assist e-bikes are currently designed for bike use. 

• Trails identified for class 1 pedal assist e-bikes adhere to Winter Range Closure Season prohibiting e-bike usage December 1, through March 31, in support of critical deer and elk habitat.
• Class 1, pedal assist e-bikes provide assistance only when the rider pedals. Assistance stops when the bike reaches 20 miles per hour. E-bikes that are modified and no longer fit the criteria described above are no longer considered class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes and therefore would not be authorized for use on trails.

Visit the e-bike maps page for trails open to class 1, pedal assist e-bikes.

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Aspen Day Use Area

This site accesses the Deschutes River as well access to the Deschutes River Trail. There is a boat launch at this day use area, picnic tables and a restroom.Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes…

Benchmark Butte Trail

This trail can be accessed from either Cultus Corral Horse Camp or Corral Swamp Trailhead. It runs up over Benchmark Butte on a combination of gravel roads and single-track trail. The north side of…

Benham Falls East Day Use & Trailhead

This day use area is located in a beautiful stand of old growth ponderosa pines on the edge of a riparian area. There are several picnic tables and access to the Deschutes River Trail which leaves…

Benham Falls West Day Use & Trailhead

This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail. A trail goes approximately 50 yards down to a viewing platform overlooking scenic Benham Falls. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads…

Big Eddy Trailhead

This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail. The parking lot has a toilet and a picnic table. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail…

Boyd Cave Trail

The Boyd Cave Trail features open sage and sparse forest with vistas of the Three Sisters to the west and Newberry Buttes to the south.

Butte Loops Trail

This trail consists of two loops: Upper Loop and Lower loop. The Lower Loop is on the low west flank of Black Butte and the Upper Loop circles Black Butte. This trail is open to horses.

Buttes Loop Trailhead

This trail consists of two loops: Upper Loop and Lower Loop. The Lower Loop is on the low west flank of Black Butte and the Upper Loop circles Black Butte.

Charlton Lake Trail

This trail skirts along Charlton Lake, continues past junctions such as the Round Meadow Trail #21.1, a spur to Found Lake, and the Metolius-Windigo Trail #99. It then ascends steeply to The Twins…

Clover Meadow Trail

This trail begins at Forest Road 4290, passes the Clover-Lemish Tie Trail #18, and continues on to the junction of the Lemish Lake Trail #19.2 and Lily Lake Trail #19.3 junction.