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Sun Lava Trailhead

Sun Lava Trailhead

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Sun Lava Trailhead

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Location: Sunriver, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

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Jamie S.

January 14, 2025

Road cycling

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 Lava Lands Visitor Center to Benham Falls. The trail is family-friendly, suitable for hiking, biking, and strollers, with gentle terrain through the area's volcanic landscape and lush forest. Benham Falls, a highlight along the route, offers dramatic views of cascading whitewater.

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