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869 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
5,304 ft
Altitude min
5,320 ft
Altitude max
5,315 ft
Altitude start
5,305 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
Avg time

Lava River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Sisters Wilderness
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #93297 in Hiking [+]
    • #301643 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lava River Loop is a 869 ft green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 15, 2025 @ 10:54am
Jul 15, 2025
Sep 25, 2020 @ 9:16pm
Sep 25, 2020
 reporter Middle Fork Ranger District closure has ended.
Sep 10, 2020 @ 11:08am
Sep 10, 2020
 reporter Due to dynamic fire conditions, ALL recreation offerings across the Willamette National Forest are closed including campgrounds, day use areas,...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lava River Loop located?
      Lava River Loop is located in Three Sisters Wilderness, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Three Sisters Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.26114, -121.79712.
      ▼ How hard is Lava River Loop?
      Lava River Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lava River Loop?
      Lava River Loop has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,304 ft to 5,320 ft.
      ▼ Is Lava River Loop a point to point trail?
      Lava River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lava River Loop?
      Lava River Loop is 869 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lava River Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lava River Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Lava River Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Lava River Loop are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lava River Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lava River Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lava River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to hike Lava River Loop. The trail is 869 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lava River Loop?
      Lava River Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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