Wildflower Hike W. Metolius River Trail Out n Back - 5.4 Miles Easy

Get ready for a beautiful 5.4 mile easy hike along the West Metolius River Trail! This one’s a real gem! Wildflowers should be at their peak!!

We will begin our out and back hike at the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. There is plenty of parking and no parking fee. Our turnaround point is Canyon Creek Campground. There are restrooms at each end of the trail.

Directions: Turn north from Hwy. 20 at the Camp Sherman/Metolius Recreation Area sign. Either go through Camp Sherman or stay right on Forest Service Road 14 until the hatchery sign.

Difficulty: An easy, 5 mile trip with 150 feet of elevation

“This easy walk along the Metolius River in Central Oregon features gushing springs, beautiful flowers and a fish hatchery.

About the Hike: The Metolius, most magical of all Oregon rivers, emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the arid base of Black Butte. Sample the river's wizardry with this easy hike along a section of the oasis-like riverbank. The trail passes sudden springs, reveals colorful bird life and leads to a wonderfully visitable fish hatchery.”

Difficulty: An easy, 5.4-mile trip with 100 feet of elevation