Sunriver's 30+ miles of Paved Pathways

 

Sunriver's most popular amenity is the 30 plus miles of paved Sunriver pathways that wind throughout the Sunriver community.  Perfect for the dog walker in the family (and the dog), you will never have to walk the same way twice.  Enjoy the serenity of the forest while exercising all six of your legs.

 

A particular scenic area to walk on the Sunriver pathways is along the Deschutes River.  Keep your eyes peeled for owl, osprey, otter, elk, and deer.  Dogs are allowed off leash as long as they are under voice command.  The Sunriver Owners Association asks that you please carry a leash at all times.

 

Would you rather ride your bike but don't know what to do with your best friend?  Take them with you.  Rent a bike trailer from Sunriver's Village Bike & Ski and enjoy Sunriver's most popular activity with your buddy in tow.

 

Cardinal Landing Foot Bridge - Sunriver, Oregon.

 

A great place within walking distance to Sunriver where you and your dog can roam (off-leash or on-leash) is across Cardinal Landing Foot Bridge to Deschutes National Forest land on the other side of the Deschutes River.  A network of forest service roads and trails will take you as far your legs will carry you. 

 

Cardinal Landing Foot Bridge is located off of Circle Five in Sunriver.  There is no parking near the bridge so you will need to leave your vehicle at your rental property and walk to Circle Five.  From there you can follow signs to the bridge.

 

The Trail to Benham Falls - Sunriver, Oregon
Both trails marked with Mt. Bike Trail signs show at left.

 

The Sunriver to Benham Falls trail is an excellent scenic hike to take with your dog.  Choose from two trails that are rated based on ride-ability of a bike.  The hike is 5 to 7 miles round trip depending on the trail you choose.  Don't forget to bring plenty of poop bags and a bowl and water for your dog.

 

The Family Friendly Trail (by bike) is approximately 2.5 miles one way.  Follow Road 600 until you reach Road 655.  Take a right on Road 655.  Stay on this road until you reach Road 660, take a left.  Stay on 660 until it turns into 600.  Keep going straight until you reach the paved road.  Take a left and continue till you reach the Benham Falls parking area.

 

The Difficult Trail (by bike) is approximately 3.5 miles one way.  Follow Road 600 until you reach Road 620.  Continue on Road 620 until you reach the Benham Falls parking area.

 

Click here for the Sunriver to Benham Falls trail map.