!GETT'N SOME STEPS IN ALONG THE DESCHUTES! Pioneer Park, Bend MEET-N-GREET

In keeping with the "gas consciousness" concept...this hike is in our backyard, a great one for chatting and getting some brisk steps in!
ARRIVE EARLY AND COME PREPARED WITH WATER, SUNSCREEN.

NO DOGS PLEASE

I love this hike! It's a little known trail from Pioneer Park. The wonderful thing about this trail is it's pretty, you can walk easily 2-3 side by side, it's easy with just a little bit of cardio. Walking/running shoes are appropriate for this event, no poles needed. Very casual. THE MORE THE MERRIER ON THIS HIKE!

This trail begins at PIONEER PARK (some aren't aware of this lovely river trail) WE WILL TAKE THE TRAIL OVER TO SAWYER PARK AREA, APPROX 5-6 MILES. UP AND BACK. I DON'T HAVE A MAP OF THE TRAIL. ARRIVE A LITTLE EARLY AND WEAR PROPER SHOES, BRING WATER.

NO DOGS PLEASE.

One of Bend’s oldest parks, Pioneer Park hosts many picnics and weddings during the spring, summer and fall.
This riverfront park is close to Downtown Bend and features a covered group picnic area, a formal rose garden, open lawn areas and riverfront woods.
A path along the river is a section of the Deschutes River Trail connecting downstream to First Street Rapids Park and the new pedestrian footbridge across the river.
Limited parking is available.
Route type :Out & back
No Dogs Please
Hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing: All skill levels are welcome. Each event will disclose the location, skill level, distance and approximate duration, and gear and equipment required. PPSG recommends you pack the “Ten Essentials” for all hiking events: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
Pets are only allowed when noted on the event.
ATTENDING EVENTS
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