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SaveSunriver trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes views, lakes and creeks. Common trail features include bridges and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Newberry Crater and Cultus Lake.
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
11 trails
- Horse
13 trails
- Hike
43 trails
- Trail Running
45 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 2
- 7
- 14
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 47
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 34
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Horse
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 43
- Trails Trail Running
- 45
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 114 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,907 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,812 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,964 ft
- Reports
- 339
- Photos
- 196
- Completed Counter
- 13,861
Sub Regions
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Cultus Lake
- 1
- 2
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Newberry Crater
- 2
- 7
- 1
Popular Sunriver Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 1,529 •
Royal Flush is a fast and feature-rich downhill-only trail with numerous jumps and high-banked curves.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,086 ft • 0 ft • 1,353 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 4 miles • 460 ft • 1,211 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 261 ft • 868 •
This loop trail has a couple steeper climbs and a few rock garden sections. It provides access to two lookouts and other trails that connect to the Wanoga trail system
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 310 ft • 641 •
The trail mostly follows the edge of the lava flow. A few sections of lightly technical rocks along the trail. Note that the videos attached to this trail are NOT correct.
• 70 ★ 4.2 • 17 miles • 1,419 ft • 612 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,419 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 hours40 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 98 ft • 594 •
This section of the Deschutes River Trail is a very mellow single track, offering some spectacular views of the Deschutes River.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2,054 ft • 0 ft • 391 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Sunriver Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 3,032 ft • 4 •
Overview You can’t visit Oregon and not ride in a volcano! 20 minutes south of Bend is Newberry Crater,...
★ 1.0 • 9 miles • 480 ft • 2 •
Beginner friendly, singletrack cross country riding with minimal rocks, through lodgepole and ponderosa...
★ 3.0 • 16 miles • 431 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
Ride the incredibly scenic Deschutes River Trail as a one-way shuttle from Lava Butte
• 9 miles • 1,765 ft • 2 •
• 23 miles • 3,233 ft • 2 •
• 22 miles • 3,163 ft • 2 •
Photos of Sunriver Mountain Bike
Videos of Sunriver Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Royal Flush | Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Boise) 1 day | Ideal | wildfireAsh | ||
| Royal Flush Uphill | Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Boise) 1 day | Variable | wildfireAsh | ||
| Crater Rim | Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:52pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 5, 2026 | Dry | Markinman75 | ||
| Forest Road | Oct 5, 2026 @ 2:10pm (America/Boise) Oct 5, 2026 | Dry | Markinman75 | ||
| Afternoon Delight | Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 3, 2026 | Dry | Smithbelair | ||
| Blackrock | Aug 9, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 9, 2026 | Dry | duotoasty | ||
| Deschutes River Trail - Sunriver to Benham Falls | Aug 23, 2026 @ 4:27pm (America/Boise) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | mtn-rider07 | ||
| Roundabout | Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 14, 2026 | Ideal | bboy503 | ||
| Chain Reaction (View Point Section) | Jun 24, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/Boise) Jun 24, 2026 | Dry | mtn-rider07 | ||
| Elko Point | Jun 24, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/Boise) Jun 24, 2026 | Dry | mtn-rider07 |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Metolius Windigo Trail
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wildfireAsh | add | report | activity #107251484 and 1 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:49am 1 day |
| Rwilson21 | wishlist | trail | activity #106833427 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 3:45pm Oct 29, 2026 |
| t0nyhle | ridden | trail | activity #106637800 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 10:19am Oct 26, 2026 |
| nuclearclam | ridden | trail | activity #106615944 and 2 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 10:43pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| aharperhabitat | wishlist | trail | activity #106485077 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 6:32am Oct 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | According to my research this closure has been... | Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:55am Oct 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Despite COTA’s amazing signage, I blew past... | Aug 11, 2026 @ 10:59am Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Gravel, but honestly fast rolling. The kids... | Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:11pm Apr 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail is in perfect shape. | Nov 4, 2025 @ 9:16am Nov 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | We rode this several days and hit all the... | Sep 28, 2025 @ 10:18pm Sep 28, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge12 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge13 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 34 | 94 miles | 9,452 ft | 39 miles | 3,806 ft | #1,911 | #25 | 181 | 335 | 3 | 11,913 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 26 miles | 2,648 ft | 12 miles | 2,139 ft | #4,593 | #39 | 183 | 321 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 26 miles | 2,060 ft | 11 miles | 3,799 ft | #2,316 | #1,006 | 32 | 159 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 29 miles | 2,470 ft | 11 miles | 2,139 ft | #2,049 | #14 | 190 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Horse | 13 | 32 miles | 4,911 ft | 18 miles | 3,435 ft | #1,413 | #28 | 30 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 43 | 104 miles | 10,499 ft | 43 miles | 3,812 ft | #620 | #14 | 11 | 302 | 1,666 | ||
| Trail Running | 45 | 107 miles | 10,797 ft | 44 miles | 3,812 ft | #2,232 | #29 | 335 | 451 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 6 miles | 108 ft | 2,552 ft | 794 ft | 1 | 32 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 6 miles | 108 ft | 2,552 ft | 794 ft | 1 | 37 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 6 miles | 108 ft | 2,552 ft | 794 ft | 4 | 1 | 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sunriver?
Sunriver has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sunriver?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sunriver are:
- Royal Flush (4.2/5)
- Lost Lake (4.1/5)
- Benham Falls Path (4.1/5)
- Sunriver-Lava Butte Trail (4.1/5)
- Crater Rim (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sunriver?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sunriver are:
- August (303 activities)
- July (287 activities)
- June (223 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sunriver?
There are 18 parking locations listed in Sunriver. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Sunriver?
The longest trail in Sunriver is Crater Rim at 16.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sunriver?
The best hiking trails in Sunriver are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sunriver?
The best trail running trails in Sunriver are:
- Deschutes River Trail - Sunriver to Benham Falls
- Crater Rim
- Black Rock Connector
- Trail
- Metolius-Windigo Trail
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How many trails are in Sunriver?
Sunriver has a total of 47 trails. Of those, 34 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sunriver to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sunriver?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sunriver is Peter Skene Ogden with 2,158 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sunriver?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sunriver is Crater Rim with 2,552 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sunriver?
Sunriver supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Sunriver?
The following bike services are available in Sunriver:
- Bike Shop (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sunriver?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sunriver is Parallel with an average grade of 5.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sunriver?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sunriver. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Sunriver?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Sunriver are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Sunriver?
The overall region status for Sunriver is Clear / Green. Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Sunriver?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Sunriver:
- Ideal: 1 trail
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Sunriver?
Yes, Sunriver supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Sunriver that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sunriver?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sunriver are:
- Newberry Crater (including road climb)
- COTA: Sunriver Trail Tour
- Deschutes River Trail One-Way Shuttle
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What type of bike is most common in Sunriver?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sunriver are:
- AM (86 activities)
- XC (24 activities)
- Trials (3 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Sunriver?
The highest summit in Sunriver is Kawak Butte at 7,362 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sunriver?
The most popular Strava segments in Sunriver are:
- Sun River to Benham Falls Paved Path (6,990 athletes)
- NF-600 to Benham Falls Park (4,444 athletes)
- Afternoon Flow (4,087 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sunriver?
Yes, there are 11 accessible/adaptive trails in Sunriver. View all adaptive trails in Sunriver for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sunriver?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sunriver are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sunriver?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sunriver are:
- Afternoon Delight (3.7/5)
- Elko Point (4.5/5)
- Chain Reaction (View Point Section) (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Cultus Lake Campground Camping
- Hot Springs Campground Camping
- East Lake Campground Camping
- Paulina Peak Viewpoint
- Cinder Hill Campground Camping
- Newberry Group Camp Site Camping
- Paulina Lake Campground Camping
- Paulina Lake Visitor Center Information
- Little Crater Viewpoint
- Little Crater Campground Camping
- Kawak Butte (7,362 ft)
- Topso Butte (6,808 ft)
- Stams Mountain (6,542 ft)
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