♥ Editor’s picks in Bend
A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Bend.
♥ 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 2026-09-09 ♥ 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.