Riley Ranch Nature Reserve

Great trails-mostly flat and smooth gravel/dirt. Ample parking and restrooms. Don't bring the doggie!

Beautiful little area. Though not dog-friendly, it's still a great trail to check out. The best views of the mountains are at the very beginning of the trail. (I suggest going clockwise once you get to the first loop to see the full scale of the Cascades.) There are also additional trails down to the river, if you want a little extra incline. Or if you really want to get some miles in, it does technically connect to Tumalo State Park. All in all just a lovely spot.

First of all, it’s important to mention that this is a location where dogs are not allowed. So I took them for a walk around the park and nearby roads, then had them stay briefly in the car while I hurried to walk half of the shortest Juniper Loop Trail. The open space brought a sense of refreshment, and the well-maintained paths looked great, though it was a bit disappointing that I couldn’t be there with the dogs. Therefore, I returned to Sawyer Park to walk along the fishing trail with them.

While visiting Bend Oregon, we found Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, as a place to hike. It is a nice reserve, with graveled walking trails, for the main portion of trails, otherwise it's dirt. We stuck to the easier loops, and found them to be easy to navigate for all types of hikers. No steep slopes, mostly flat gravel trail. Small amount of gentle elevation changes. The area has a sign indicating the history, which I found interesting. As well as a map with distances for the loops. Well maintained and clean. Has one pit toilet at the parking area. No drinking water.

Well maintained, gravel trail. It's mostly flat and easy, so it's great for families. Walk a few minutes or a few hours! It even connects to Tumalo Park! No dogs allowed, because it's a sanctuary. Beautiful setting, and great view of Mt. Bachelor.