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Deschutes National Forest
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Deschutes National Forest
The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Deschutes National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Deschutes National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 9, 2025
Trail of the Molten Land
Highlight • Trail
Over one mile, the Trail of the Molten Land invites you into the rough world of the eruptions around Lava Butte. There are lots of interesting information boards that show you the history and facts in a great visual way.
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Benham Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
These falls are the highlight of the ride. Watch the water churn below before it tumbles down a long string of cascades through the cliffs. There are several picnic tables …
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Newberry Volcanic Monument: Lava Lands
Highlight • Volcano
Lava Lands is one part of the gigantic Newberry Volcanic Monument around the Newberry Caldera. There are some nice, short trails that take you deeper into the moonlike lava landscape …
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Green Lakes
Highlight • Lake
The Green Lakes are a popular spot for a hike into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Enjoy the stunning colors of the crystal clear lakes. If you are (a lot) more …
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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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