Outdoor Activities
Central Oregon is an outdoor adventure playground with access to the Deschutes River, Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, Cascade Lakes, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing , cross country skiing, hiking, cycling, kayaking, canoeing, fly fishing and more!
Ski Central Oregon
Mount Bachelor ski resort is a ski resort located in Central Oregon, approximately 22 miles (35 km) west of Bend, along Century Drive Highway. The ski area is on the northern side of Mount Bachelor, a stratovolcano rising atop a volcanic shield in the Cascade Range.
It is the largest ski resort (by area) by more than 1,000 acres in Oregon, the second largest single-mountain ski resort in the U.S., behind Vail, and the sixth largest of all ski resorts in the nation.
Mount Bachelor offers one of the nation`s longest ski seasons, mid-November through the end of May (weather permitting).
Mountain Biking Central Oregon
There are loads of Mountain Biking opportunities within minutes of our Central Oregon Vacation Homes. Discover adventure at all levels for you and your family to enjoy. Here`s a list of some of the most popular trails. Trails have easy access from Bend, Sunriver, Tumalo, and La Pine.
McKenzie River Trail
Funner-Tiddlywinks
A-T-C-A
Swampy to Mrazek
North Umpqua - IMBA EPIC
Kent`s-Phil`s Loop
North Fork - Farewell Loop
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/10-best-mountain-bike-trails-deschutes-national-forest/
Hiking Central Oregon
From demanding adventure hiking to relaxing strolls through the forest there`s a hiking trail for every skill level in Central Oregon. Here`s a list of some of our favorite hiking trails in Bend, Sunriver, Tumalo and La Pine.
Pilot Butte State Park --Bend
Robert W. Sawyer Park --Bend
Larkspur Trail --Bend
Shevlin Park --
Canyon Rim Loop --Bend
Deschutes River Trail --Bend
Benham Falls --Bend
Lava Cast Forest --Bend & Sunriver
Lava River Cave --Bend & Sunriver
Newberry Obsidian Trail
Paulina Creek
Tumalo Falls --Bend
Mt. Bachelor Summit Trail
Green Lakes Trail
Suttle Lake Trail --Near Black Butte Ranch
https://visitcentraloregon.com/2018/03/02/hiking-trails-central-oregon/
Kayaking Central Oregon
Kayaking is a wonderful way to experience Central Oregon. Whether you`re looking for a kayaking adventure or a peaceful float down the river. Bend, Sunriver and Tumalo all boast of some of the most beautiful places to drop in the water.
With numerous high alpine lakes and the gentle flow of the Deschutes River. What`s more, you can rent a board or kayak right on the banks of the river at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe.
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/paddle-sports/kayaking/
River Floating Central Oregon
River floating is a staple activity in Central Oregon. There are plenty of places to drop a tube in the water and float around. We even have a more organized experience in Bend with tube rentals and transportation back to your vehicle. Tubing is fun for the whole family and a memory in the making. Your family will be begging to come back again and again!
Fly Fishing
| If you`re a trout fisherman--or have ever wanted to try trout fishing--Central Oregon is the place for it, with its hundreds of miles of rivers and dozens of lakes holding rainbows, browns, brook and bull trout. And sprinkled throughout this high desert region, you`ll find plenty of fly shops and guides to help you understand the subtleties of the long rod. Our Central Oregon properties boast access to some of the most beautiful and plentiful fly fishing in Bend, Tumalo, Sunriver and La Pine, Oregon. Here`s Five Fly Fishing Spots to Enjoy On Your Stay: Fall River- a few miles from Sunriver East and Paulina Lakes Crooked River Metolius River |