Metolius River Preserve Hike

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a fall botany hike at the Metolius River Preserve. We’ll hike a portion of the beautiful west side Metolius River Trail from Lower Bridge Campground south towards the Preserve. We’ll explore the area’s mixed pine, cedar, and spruce forest and learn about its diverse native plant communities. Then, dig deeper into the Preserve’s super cool fen and learn more about this special kind of wetland. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Hike Rating: This is a moderate ~3 mile hike on established trails.
Route: This hike will start at Lower Bridge Campground and follow the Metolius River Trail along the river and through the forest. Terrain will be uneven at times.
Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.