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Bend high desert and falls

Cascade waterfalls, juniper high desert, a river-bend climb at Smith Rock. Three nights based near Bend.

OR 3 nights tent couple or solo water, summit views, photography

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We'll match this trip's vibe against live campsite, trail, fire and weather data and return a real itinerary you can save.

What the trip looks like

Day 1, Tumalo base

Set up in the Deschutes forest west of Bend, hike up to Tumalo Falls and along the creek above it.

Camp
Tumalo Falls area or a Deschutes NF site.
Trails
  • Tumalo Falls to Double Falls (3.6 mi RT)
  • Bridge Creek loop
Activities
camp setup, waterfall hike, creek walk

Day 2, Smith Rock

The Misery Ridge climb over the Crooked River and back along the river trail, watch the climbers on Monkey Face.

Camp
Same site.
Trails
  • Misery Ridge to River Trail loop (3.9 mi RT)
  • Smith Rock River Trail (easy option)
Activities
ridge climb, river-bend views, climber watching

Day 3, McKenzie falls and home

Sahalie and Koosah Falls and the blue water of the McKenzie on the drive home.

Camp
Pack out morning.
Trails
  • Sahalie and Koosah Falls loop (2.6 mi)
  • Blue Pool out-and-back option
Activities
waterfall loop, blue water, drive home

Day-by-day notes are curated starting points. Once you pick dates, Ranger pulls live availability, current trail conditions, active fire perimeters near the route, and a 7-day forecast at your anchor.

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