Morning Walk Riley Ranch Nature Reserve Sage Flat Loop Trail - Easy 4.25 Miles

Join us for a peaceful morning walk at Riley Ranch! We will walk 4 loops/roughly 4 miles. This is a very easy walk on soft surface with no elevation.

There are beautiful views of the river below and mountain views tend to be spectacular on the right day! And it’s conveniently located in Bend off OB Riley Road. There is no parking fee. They don’t allow dogs, BTW.

Here’s some background:

“Located on the Northwest edge of Bend, Riley Ranch Nature Reserve is 184 acres featuring 35 acres of canyon floor along the Deschutes River and a 30-acre band of rimrock cliffs. This mostly rugged terrain offers a near-to-home nature experience unlike others provided by Bend Park & Recreation District.

From its unique location adjacent to the Deschutes River, Riley Ranch Nature Reserve offers dramatic views of the Cascade Mountain Range and the river canyon.

Appearing relatively untouched in some places, the land features open meadows, juniper and pine forests, unique lava flows, cliffs and the river’s rocky canyon. The park is host to many native plant species, migratory birds and wildlife.

There are 1.57 miles of soft-surface trail above the canyon and 1.25 miles of rugged trail running on The Canyon Loop.” Riley