デシュート郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Strongly suggest you walk this trail clockwise. This means you descend on steps rather than very slippy gravel & sand.

Smith Rock is one of the most beautiful places in Central Oregon.

The River Trail is an easy, mostly flat out-and-back path that stretches 2.5 miles along the scenic Crooked River, with stunning views of the park's iconic rock formations. It's a fantastic trail for watching climbers and spotting wildlife. While you're here, you might see a deer fording the river, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of an otter family swimming by. The trail also connects to other paths in the park and is a favorite for families who want to take in the scenery while enjoying mostly flat terrain.

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 and up to a cinder cone that is even accessible by car. On a busy day or weekend, you might have to reserve a time slot to get up to there. The Visitor Center has interesting information and maps for you.

This is the upper viewpoint for the Paulina Falls. You can reach it within less than five minutes from the parking lot. There are also picnic benches up here, if you want to spend more time next to the cool falls.

The Oregon Desert Trail crosses Highway 20 at the Flat Iron Rock Trailhead. On the south side of the highway, the fence has two sections where the barbed wire is low so that you can cross over. The mapped Oregon Desert Trail is basically a bearing across this short section of desert before you get to the parking lot on the Horse Ridge side. If you don't feel comfortable traveling cross country, you can follow the road that begins by the big tree directly in front of you when you cross. It will eventually put you on the Horse Ridge Frontage Road, about 3/4 mile from the parking lot where the ODT trail continues.

Todd Lake offers an excellent short hike around its shore, with views of Mt Bachelor and Broken Top along the way. An excellent spot for playing in the water, having a picnic or fishing for brook trout. While Todd Lake does not require a wilderness permit, you will need one to access the Todd Trail which leads to high alpine destinations like Green Lakes and Broken Top.

Trails on both side of the creek offer different views of Paulina Falls. It's worth the short hike down the Peter Skene Ogden Trail from the top to catch a glimpse of the north side.