Pct: Def Bend South
9.1 mi
Distance
741 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 24m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pct: Def Bend South is a point-to-point trail in Deschutes County, Oregon. It is 9.1 miles long and gains 741 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Crescent Lake, Oregon, about 20 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 | 1,698 ft |
| High point | 4.4 mi | 1,851 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 1,661 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
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crescent Lake, OR · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Deschutes County, OR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
North Waldo Lake
4 mi awayWillamette National Forest
Lane, OR
Check official pricing43 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
4.2 mi awayDeschutes National Forest
Bend, OR
Check official pricing24 sitesReservable Tent Good Coverage
Islet Campground
4.8 mi awayWillamette National Forest
Lane, OR
Check official pricing64 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Little Cultus Campground
5 mi awayDeschutes National Forest
Deschutes, OR
Check official pricing29 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedBooks out · 91% No Service
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