Fall vacation ideas in Bend, Oregon

It's time to chill

Do you smell it? That magical mix of pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, and a faint whiff of snow on the horizon. As summer skedaddles and autumn arrives in a swirl of falling leaves, it’s time to brush up on what’s fun to eat, drink, and do around Bend, Oregon this fall.

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Chasing the light

What makes fall riding so good? Everything! As snow starts to shut down the higher trails we ride our way down the mountains to the deserts.

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Peeping color in the woods

Hiking in the fall usually means cooler temps, tackier trails, and fewer folks. Enjoy colorful leaves, winter shadows, and all the beauty that is Bend in the fall.

Short, sweet fall hikes

Bend Ale Trail month is November

Beer always tastes best in Bend, but in the fall you can sip your ale next to a toasty fire, enjoy fresh hop beers, and get extra prizes when you trek the Bend Ale Trail.

Trek the Bend Ale Trail

Go underground

The weather never changes in a lava tube. Get out of the elements and explore the depths of some of Central Oregon's coolest caves.

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Run around

An abundance of year-round sunshine and the unique high desert topography of Bend make it a trail runner’s dream. When there’s snow in the mountains, miles of desert trails wind through sagebrush, manzanita, and volcanic rock formations at lower elevations.

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Leave No Trace in Bend

By following the principles of Leave No Trace, we work together to protect our forests, deserts, rivers, streams, mountains, and wildlife from human impact.

Our seven Bend-specific principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Leave No Trace can be applied anywhere, from remote wilderness areas to local parks.

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