View of the Deschutes River – Deschutes River Bridge loop from Three Rivers

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View of the Deschutes River – Deschutes River Bridge loop from Three Rivers

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View of the Deschutes River – Deschutes River Bridge loop from Three Rivers

02:47

47.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 16, 2026

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Deschutes National Forest

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Parking

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15.1 km

View of the Deschutes River

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful spot to stop and spend time by the river. The sound of the water is peaceful along this stretch of the trail.

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15.4 km

View of the Deschutes River

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This is a beautiful spot to stop and spend time by the river. The sound of the water is peaceful along this stretch of the trail.

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17.7 km

Lake Aspen at Sunriver Nature Center

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This area features a nice bike path that meanders along Lake Aspen to Sun River. The area is full of different types of wildlife, ranging from snakes, lizards, frogs, to …

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22.9 km

Sun Lava Trailhead

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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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23.1 km

Lava Benham Trail

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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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26.0 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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26.1 km

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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28.2 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 other …

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47.2 km

End point

Parking

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