The Trout Creek Trail is a six mile long flat trail that follows at river's edge along the non-reservation side of the canyon of the Deschutes River near Warmsprings. This semi-arid region is deep in the heart of rimrock country, and filled with a surprising array of flora and fauna. Among flyfishers, this is known as a blue ribbon trout stream, and is a wildlife photographer's mecca, with eagles, osprey, otter, beaver and deer commonly seen. 

Activity Notes

  • SEE: Springtime in the Canyon of the Deschutes near Warm Springs. 
  • HIKE LEADER: David Rempel, ph.# 928 587-0511; email: crempel2@yahoo.com; 
  • START: 7:00 a.m. Clackamas Towne Center Transit Center P&R
  • TRAIL HEAD: 9:15 a.m. BLM boat launch opposite Warm Springs (off the road about a mile).
  • PHOTO OPS: Expect to see many varieties of wildflowers and bird indigenous to central Oregon; as well as an occasional deer, otter, beaver, and rainbow trout. While we do not want to bog-down the pace too much, there will be some extra time allowed for photos. 
  • WEATHER: Watch the forecast going into the hike to know what to expect and how to dress. Glorious sunshine snow, ice, rain, etc. are all possible this time of year. 
  • REQUIRED PASS/FEES: TBD. 
  • HIKE SIGN-UP: Must be completed on the Mazamas website prior to hike (i.e., no paper sign-ups day of hike). 
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 110 miles
Driving Time from Portland 2 hours
Distance - Round Trip 6 miles
Interesting Features Birds, River(s), Spectacular Views, Swimming Hole, Wildflowers, Wildlife
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