Deschutes National Forest
Central Oregon volcanoes, lakes, lava landscapes, waterfalls, and high-desert forest.
Explore Deschutes National Forest
Green Lakes Trail
A scenic creek and forest route to alpine lakes between South Sister and Broken Top.
Tumalo Falls Loop
A forest loop linking Tumalo Falls with a series of upper cascades and creek views.
South Sister Climber Trail
A major nontechnical volcanic summit climb to Oregon’s third-highest peak.
Paulina Peak Trail
A steep climb to the highest point of Newberry Volcano with views across the caldera and Cascades.
Lava River Cave Walk
An underground walk through Oregon’s longest continuous lava tube open to the public.
Benham Falls Trail
A mostly gentle forest walk to powerful rapids on the Deschutes River.
Todd Lake Loop
A short lakeshore loop with meadow, wetland, and Broken Top views.
Black Butte Trail
A steep climb to a fire lookout and broad views of the central Oregon Cascades.