!WALK/HIKE! *LOCATION CHANGE* Haul Road Trail- Riverbend Park-Deschutes River

1-9-2026 My friend and I pre walked this trail today because I wasn't familiar with it. It's a delightful trail to chat it up on, plenty wide for 3 people to walk, it's paved (there were icy spots but yaks weren't necessary) and it goes through the trees and along side the hi way and into residential. Not much of a view (see pics posted above) and this is EASY, FLAT AND TENNIS SHOE WORTHY. The way back is a very gradual incline and this will be MODERATELY PACED. We did. 4.5 miles which is what I will plan on doing for this hike. The way back, since it's a gradual incline...is the reason I am keeping it at 4.5 miles. Anyone is welcome to continue on and do the entire loop (7 plus miles).
NO DOGS PLEASE.

***ORIGINALLY THIS WAS THE WHYCHUS TRAIL HIKE EVENT BUT THE AREA IS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE AND I HAVE CHANGED THE LOCATION AND TIME. If you still want to attend, you don't have to do anything. If not, please URSVP. PLEASE KEEP YOUR RSVP CURRENT and Arrive early. No dogs please.
THIS IS A LOOP BUT I AM GOING TO MAKE IT AN OUT AND BACK TO THE TUNE OF ABOUT 4.5 MILES. This is an easy trail, I don't think it's been done on Meet Up before...

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/haul-road-trail-to-riverbend-park-and-deschutes-river-loop

Bring 10 Essentials (https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/)
Water, snacks, proper walking shoes, arrive early and check back for any updates. Keep your RSVP current.

7.1miLength (we probably won't go the entire distance. TBD)
334ftElevation gain
2.5–3hrEstimated time
Loop
Take Century drive towards Bachelor. Go past the park-n-ride area and shortly afterwards is the sign for RIM ROCK trailhead. Turn left and follow the short distance to the parking area.
Rimrock Trailhead
18768 State Hwy 372, Bend, OR 97702

Southwest of Bend is an extensive network of dirt roads and singletrack trails that weave throughout the high desert forest. This route starts at the Rimrock Trailhead and follows the Haul Road Trail west to Riverbend Park. The trail is paved and multi-use. The riverside trail heading back is a smooth dirt path close to the Deschutes River. There is little shade along the route, and it gets hot in the summer; plan accordingly.

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