Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Sherman County, OR
Point-to-point trail in Sherman County, OR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 33.3 mi (53.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 981 ft (299 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 15 min
- High point
- 994 ft (303 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Macks Canyon Campground 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Rattlesnake Canyon Campground 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Jones Canyon Campground 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Picnic area: Oakbrook Recreation Site 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Twin Springs Campground 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Pine Tree Recreation Site 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Picnic area: Buckhollow Recreation Site 17 mi (27.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Sherar's Falls 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Sandy Beach Recreation Site 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from start
- Campsite: White River Campground 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Surf City Recreation Site 22 mi (35.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Oak Springs Campground 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Oak Springs Recreation Site 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Lower Blue Hole Recreation Site 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Blue Hole Campground 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Blue Hole Recreation Site 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Gray Eagle Recreation Site 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Oasis Campground 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Wapinitia Campground 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Harpham Flat Campground 29.9 mi (48 km) from start
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Questions about Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
How long is Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway is 33.3 mi (53.7 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 15 min. It climbs 981 ft (299 m) in total, up to a high point of 994 ft (303 m).
How hard is Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
19 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.5 mi (10.4 km), 9.3 mi (15 km), 10.9 mi (17.5 km).
Is Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
10 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
- West Straightaway Sherman County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Hot Pit Lane Sherman County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Rattlesnake Grade Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area · Moderate · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- Rock Pile Trail Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Ferry Springs Trail Deschutes River State Recreation Area · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Riverview Trail Deschutes River State Recreation Area · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Blackberry Trail Deschutes River State Recreation Area · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Deschutes River Trail Lower Deschutes River (BLM) · Hard · 23.3 mi (37.5 km)
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