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Deschutes River State Recreation Area - Horse Trail Reservation
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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The Deschutes River Horse Trail is a 22-mile round trip former railbed trail, open sunrise to sunset. It’s limited to 10 horses per day, so advanced reservations are required. The trail starts at the Deschutes River State Recreation Area campground entrance parking lot, & ends at Harris Ranch. It’s great for wildlife viewing, wildflower photography, & site-seeing in the Lower Deschutes River Canyon. Note: This is a …
Meet at the Discovery Depot Visitor Center and join a Park Ranger for a guided hike focused on our fungal friends: mushrooms and lichens. Learn about wild edible species, dangerous species, and how fungal relationships with plants allow forests to thrive and grow!
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This hike will be approximately 1…
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