Hiking & Stewardship in Bend

Guided walks, group hikes, and volunteer trail days.

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Free Guided Walks + Hikes

Deschutes Land Trust

Apr–Nov · ~100 free guided hikes a season

📍 Rotating Land Trust preserves

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Naturalist-led hikes on wildflowers, geology, birds, and more; free but registration required. (Dogs not permitted on preserves.)

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Nature Kids Family Walks

Deschutes Land Trust

Last Saturday monthly · Apr–Oct

📍 Land Trust preserves & Bend

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Guided family nature walks for kids ages 5–10.

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Cascades Adventures Trips & Clinics

OSU-Cascades — Cascades Adventures

Term-time student trips, clinics & rentals

📍 OSU-Cascades campus, Bend

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Low/no-cost gear rentals plus guided trips spanning hiking, paddling, climbing, and skiing for students.