Drake Park – Benham Falls loop from Archie Briggs Canyon Natural Area

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Oregon

Deschutes County

Drake Park – Benham Falls loop from Archie Briggs Canyon Natural Area

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Drake Park – Benham Falls loop from Archie Briggs Canyon Natural Area

05:13

70.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Deschutes National Forest

Waypoints

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6.19 km

Bend Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Bend Brewing Co. is the second oldest brewery in town and is a great place to stop. The staff is very welcoming, and the pond-side brewery serves up some of the best bar food in the city along with their award-winning beers by way of an expansive lawn, complete with food carts and an outdoor bar.

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7.05 km

Drake Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Drake Park is a popular community spot and an excellent central gathering place where cyclists often meet before a long ride. There are several trail connections, nearly a half mile of riverfront, lots of open lawn space, restrooms and picnic tables.

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8.69 km

Deschutes River Trail – Old Mill Reach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Deschutes River Trail offers trails on both sides of the river that are connected via three footbridges. You can hike, walk, cycle and just stroll. The Old Mill District is next to the trail and Farewell Bend and Riverbend parks provide boat landings in case you like to paddle or float on the Deschutes River.

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22.2 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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30.7 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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31.7 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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36.1 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 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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36.3 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 trail, which means riders can explore various types and levels of trails based on their own desires and experience levels.

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