Pct: Def Bend North
7.9 mi
Distance
1,490 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 22m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pct: Def Bend North is a point-to-point trail in Deschutes County, Oregon. It is 7.9 miles long and gains 1,490 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Sunriver, Oregon, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,600 ft |
| High point | 4.6 mi | 1,967 ft |
| End | 7.7 mi | 1,899 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sunriver, OR · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Deschutes County, OR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Point Campground - Deschutes
1.3 mi awayDeschutes National Forest
Deschutes, OR
Check official pricing9 sitesReservable TentRV Good Coverage
Little Fawn Campground
2 mi awayBend, OR
Check official pricing8 sitesReservable TentRV Good Coverage
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
2.2 mi awayBend, OR
Check official pricing26 sitesReservable Well reviewedBooks out · 100% Good Coverage
Mallard Marsh Campground
2.4 mi awayDeschutes National Forest
Deschutes, OR
Check official pricing15 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (or)
2.4 mi awayDeschutes National Forest
Deschutes, OR
Check official pricing23 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
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