Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Parking

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5.40 km

Deschutes River

Old-growth Ponderosa pines and several picnic tables surround this serene spot. The Benham Falls Takeout is where boaters emerge from the river above the class 5 rapids of Benham Falls. …

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5.59 km

Deschutes River Bridge

This resemblance to a suspension bridge has a fascinating history. It is a river ruler installed in 1905 that measures the water flow, as the sign explains.

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6.58 km

Benham Falls

This is the highlight of the run. It is an excellent spot to take a break and watch the water churn below before it tumbles down a long string of cascades through the cliffs.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

4.13 km

2.82 km

Surfaces

5.07 km

3.50 km

2.54 km

587 m

187 m

Elevation

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Benham Falls loop Run from Sunriver via Deschutes River Trail — Deschutes National Forest

Deschutes River

Deschutes River Bridge

Benham Falls

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