♥ Editor’s picks in Bend
A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Bend.
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
♥ FeaturedWednesday Noon Run
FFootZone
Wednesdays, 12:00pm · 2–3 mi, conversational
📍 FootZone, downtown Bend
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
A lunch-hour classic — order a burrito from the Taco Stand as you head out and it’s ready when you get back.
♥ FeaturedChapter Group Rides
COCentral Oregon Trail Alliance
Seasonal group rides — see Meetup
📍 Rotating Central Oregon trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
COTA chapters host rides, chapter meetings, and trail-work days at Phil’s, Tumalo, and trail networks across the region.
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-06-25 ♥ FeaturedGuided Climbs & Instruction
SRSmith Rock Climbing Guides
Daily by reservation · all abilities
📍 Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne
Beginner-friendlyPaidShoulder season
The only on-site, state-permitted guide service at the birthplace of American sport climbing.