Swampy Lakes Trail
Bend, Oregon
| Address: | ~State Hwy 372, Bend, OR 97701, USA |
| GPS: |
43°59'25.1"N 121°34'6.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Swampy Lakes Trail is a popular way for mountain bikers to get back to Tumalo Falls when doing the North Fork/Metolius-Windigo/Dutchman-Swampy loop around the Bend Municipal Watershed. Please note, however, that the Watershed itself is closed to mountain bikes, as well as to dogs and horses. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Swampy Lakes Trail Mountain Bike Trail in Bend, Oregon - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Swampy Lakes Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Bend, Oregon. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Swampy Lakes Trail bike trail in Bend.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/swampy-lakes-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bend, Oregon
- Head southeast on NW Franklin Ave toward NW Wall St (56 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto NW Wall St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/NW Colorado Ave (0.4 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Colorado Ave (0.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Century Dr (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Century DrContinue to follow Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway(13.6 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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