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Deschutes River Bridge – Benham Falls loop from Lava Island

Deschutes River Bridge – Benham Falls loop from Lava Island

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2.8

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Deschutes River Bridge – Benham Falls loop from Lava Island

02:16

33.9km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Deschutes National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Upper Falls — Deschutes River

Highlight • Waterfall

Great location to view the pristine water and the beautiful everchanging colors of the surrounding Aspen trees. Excellent spot for birdwatchers with plenty of different species native to the area. During the summer months, plenty of rafters float this stretch.

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20.2 km

Sun Lava Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Sun Lava Trailhead in Bend, OR, serves as a gateway to the Deschutes National Forest. It provides access to the Sun-Lava paved path, a 5.5-mile multi-use trail that connects …

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20.4 km

Lava Benham Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 5.5 mile trail packs quite a punch for it's relatively short distance. The multi-use path connects Sunriver to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. It also crosses a number of …

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23.3 km

Deschutes River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This resemblance to a suspension bridge has a fascinating history. It is a river ruler installed in 1905 that measures the water flow, as the sign explains.

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23.4 km

Log Jam

Highlight • Structure

This is a man-made log jam that predates the current footbridge. It was created in the 1920s to protect the older bridge from debris floating downstream. It resembles a floating garden with all of the grass growing on the logs.

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23.5 km

Deschutes River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This resemblance to a suspension bridge has a fascinating history. It is a river ruler installed in 1905 that measures the water flow, as the sign explains.

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24.5 km

Benham Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the highlight of the hike. Watch the water churn below before it tumbles down a long string of cascades through the cliffs.

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33.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

9.49 km

4.99 km

2.15 km

609 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

5.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 27 June

15°C

7°C

65 %

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Deschutes River Bridge – Benham Falls loop from Lava Island

Upper Falls — Deschutes River

Sun Lava Trailhead

Lava Benham Trail

Deschutes River Bridge

Log Jam

Deschutes River Bridge

Benham Falls

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