Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Old Bend, OR, US

Deschutes River Trail is a pet-friendly path in Bend, OR. It's an easy, 8.5-mile hike in Deschutes National Forest that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. Set out on the Benham Falls trail and go 0.7 mile to Benham Falls. Another 0.2 mile past the Falls you will connect with the Deschutes River Trail. Please note that dogs must be on leash.

The Pine Nursery Park Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Bend! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Pine Nursery Loop Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The vast majority of the Bend, OR's Deschutes National Forest is pet-friendly and accommodates off-leash opportunities for dogs. From May 15 to September 15, dogs must be leashed in campgrounds, in Three Sisters Wilderness Area (Green Lakes, Moraine Lakes, South Sister, Soda Creek, Todd Lake and Crater Ditch trails), and the Deschutes River Trail (unless they are exiting or entering the water). In winter (November 1 to May 1) dogs are allowed on all but 1% of the Deschutes National Forest. The area where dogs are not allowed is located north of the Cascade Lakes Highway and includes areas accessed by the Virginia-Meissner, Swampy Lakes, Vista Butte and Dutchman Sno-Parks. Dogs are allowed in the area with a permit, for the purpose of skijoring or dog sledding.

Discover Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint in Bend, OR, where you can hike scenic trails to the summit of an ancient cinder cone for panoramic views of the high desert and snowcapped Cascade mountains. This pet-friendly destination offers year-round access and convenient parking, perfect for enjoying breathtaking sunsets and stunning landscapes with Fido.

Bend Ale Trail is a pet-friendly activity in Bend, OR. It's a great excuse to have a drink, explore the town and hang out with your pooch. Grab a passport from participating breweries and receive a stamp from every dog-friendly brewery. The more stamps you get, the more beer you drink, but also the bigger your prize. Send your completed passport off to the Bend Visitor Center to receive it. The address listed is one of the taprooms on the jaunt, though there are many throughout the route.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Tumalo State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Tumalo, OR. You and Fido can enjoy hiking and biking the park's trails, camping, fishing, and picnicking. Please remember to clean up after your pup.