🥾 Hike Benham Falls East Day Use Trail head Out n Back 8.6 Miles Moderate Pace

🥾Benham East Trail Head to Dillon Falls Moderate/Difficult 8.6 Miles Out n Back!🌲 Let’s do this one again because I’m sure we won’t have trouble with air quality in this this location. And it’s a beautiful hike!

About the hike:

Distance: 8.6 Miles out n back round trip
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Pace: Moderate
Surface: Primarily dirt and rock
Elevation: 276 ft/minimal
Sunscreen: Yes
Bug spray highly recommend recommended.
Shady sections: Yes
Cell service : No
Water: Bring plenty of water, please!
Hiking Poles: Optional, unless you have balance issues
Proper Footwear: Trail shoes, or hiking boots
NO 👟 walking shoes such as Sketchers!
Arrival: 10 minutes early for introductions
Snack: Yes
Parking Permit: Yes
Restrooms: Yes. At parking lot and near turnaround point.

If you need to reach me before you exit Highway 97, my cell is 541-350-3426.

🥾 Let's head back to the Upper Deschutes River for a beautiful, scenic 6.6 mile out and back hike starting at the Benham Falls East Day Use Trailhead.

Directions:

From Bend: Travel South on Highway 97 and take the Lava Lands Visitor Center Exit to the right. Continue past Lava Lands Visitor Center on Forest Road 9702 for approximately 4 miles.

From Sunriver: the nine-mile drive Northbound takes about 15 minutes via S. Century Drive, Highway 97, and Forest Road 9702.