Hiking
Day hiking trails and backpacking opportunities abound in Deschutes National Forest!
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Park Meadow Trailhead
The Park Meadow Trail provides a stunning view of Golden Lake and beautiful wildflowers in the summer months. From the Park Meadow Trailhead, the trail travels west and crosses…
Paulina Falls Day Use Area
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Located in a thicket of majestic conifer species, Paulina Creek Falls is located just west of Paulina Lake outside of the Newberry Caldera. This double falls drops 80 feet over volcanic cliffs…
Paulina Lake Campground
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Paulina Lake Campground is one of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument campgrounds located on the southwest shore of Paulina Lake. It offers opportunities for bird watching, bicycling,…
Paulina Peak Observation Site
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The summit of Paulina Peak with an elevation of 7,984 feet, is the highest point on the Newberry Volcano. This site offers a grand overview of the Newberry Caldera, the south and west flanks of…
Paulina Peak Trailhead
This is an unpaved parking area giving access to this trailhead which access to the Crater Rim Trail #3957, which leads to the Paulina Peak Trail #3951.Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is…
Peter Skene Ogden Trailhead
This trailhead is located on Paulina Creek and provides access to the National Recreation Trail, Peter Skene Ogden Trail and adjacent to Ogden Group Campground.
Phil's Trailhead
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This is one of the most popular mountain biking trailheads in the Pacific Northwest. Numerous trails of varying difficulty originate at this trailhead, including Phil's Trail. This area has quick…
Pine Rest Campground
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Pine Rest Campground is a tent-only campground on the Metolius River.Find a map of this campground here.
Pioneer Ford Campground
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Pioneer Ford Campground is located next to the Metolius River and this site provides access to fishing and hiking trails.Find a map of this campground here.Water System The water system will be…