Rimrock Trailhead

Ralph the GSP’s favorite spot in Bend

Awesome place to take your dogs off leash for a hike. I saw a lots of dogs playing with each other. There is access to the river, great spots for the dogs to cool off.

A great place to recreate with your OFF LEASH dog. Most dogs and people are well behaved and friendly. Be prepared for a run or bicycle ride here as there are LOTS of dogs, and they will want to greet you and are interested in the fast moving people, so again if you are not "dog literate" you may find better areas to recreate!

During multiple visits to the wonderful town of Bend I’ve enjoyed the company of so many lovely residents. Unfortunately, I had an entirely different experience today. I was shocked by the unilateral apathy demonstrated by people whose unleashed dogs accosted me throughout my run on the “Rimrock Trail.” Over the course of the last 30 years I’ve run in many cities and I’ve never encountered owners so irresponsible and universally apathetic to the aggressive and anti-social behavior of their animals. I was attacked by dogs so often (with their owners consistently expressing merely a glancing interest) that by the second mile I moved off the trail each time a dog approached so as to avoid yet another attack. While I understand that this area is designated as “off leash” for the dogs, that should not mean that their owners are “off duty.” Far too often the dogs I encountered were ill-mannered and nearly unsupervised by their owners. This “trail” is actually a dangerous dog park where anarchy reigns and it should be avoided by any runner seeking to enjoy the wilderness.

Awesome place for an off leash hike or run. We also will ride our bikes to really exercise our dog. At the bottom is a great spot to cool off in the summer at the river.