How long is the Metolius River Trail?

West Metolius River Trail is a 7.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Camp Sherman, Oregon that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October.

Is the Metolius River Trail open?

Season: Open all year, except in winter storms. Getting There: Start by driving Highway 20 west of Sisters 9 miles (or east of Santiam Pass 10 miles). Just west of Black Butte, near milepost 91, turn north at a sign for the Metolius River.

What is there to do at the Metolius River?

Year round activities such as fly-fishing, birdwatching, hiking, biking, picnicking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing bring our guests back to enjoy the highlights of every season. Water sports, golf, horseback riding, downhill skiing and shopping are also available within a short distance.

Where is the Metolius River in Oregon?

The Metolius River (pronounced muh TOLL ee us) is a tributary of the Deschutes River (through Lake Billy Chinook) in Central Oregon, United States, near the city of Sisters.

Is Metolius River fly fishing Only?

Currently, the entire river is catch-and-release only, and fly fishing only with barbless hooks above Bridge 99. The river is closed to all fishing above Allingham Bridge from November to late May to protect spawning trout, most of which spawn in the upper reach of the Metolius during that time period.

Is the Metolius River open for fishing?

The Metolius is open to fly fishing year ’round. We’ve had amazing sessions out there in the dead of winter, casting #16 BWO dries for Redbands casually tipping up to eat. The bull trout migrate up from Lake Billy Chinook in the fall, eating the stray Kokanee, and then settle in for the winter.

Can you swim in the Metolius?

There is an abundance of swimming holes near Bend including high-altitude natural lakes, man-made reservoirs, swimming spots, and waterfalls on the Deschutes, Metolius, and Crooked Rivers. Each of the two crater lakes in the Newberry Caldera, Paulina and East Lakes, have its own hot springs.

Can you kayak the Metolius River?

One of the largest spring fed rivers in the US, this gem of a river offers some fun whitewater paddling. The flows are consistent throughout the year, when they are on the higher side pay attention to the handful of low bridges.

How do you catch bull trout on the Metolius?

For bull trout, we prefer a stout 7 or 8wt. Or better yet, a two-handed rod for moving the super heavy tips and flies we like to swing with. We use tungsten leaders to get the flies down as quickly as possible, especially in the deep slot water.

Can you swim at Steelhead Falls?

Steelhead Falls is well-known for summer water activities including swimming and cliff jumping. The river at the waterfall base features a large swimming area below the waterfall, cliffs and rocky outcroppings on both sides of the canyon serve as jumping spots for young adventure seekers.

Can you swim in Bend?

There’s more than one way to savor swimming in Bend. From a starlit soak in a natural hot springs to an afternoon float on the Deschutes River, there are dozens of options for taking a dip in Bend. Here’s a list of some of our favorite swimming spots around Central Oregon.

How to hike the west Metolius River?

Then turn right at a sign for Canyon Creek Campground and drive 1 mile to the West Metolius Trailhead, beside the river at the far end of the campground (GPS location N44°30.054′ W121°38.466′). Fees: None. Hiking Tips: Setting off from the West Metolius Trailhead, you’ll follow the river downstream.

This easy walk along the Metolius River in Central Oregon features gushing springs, beautiful flowers and a fish hatchery About the Hike: The Metolius, most magical of all Oregon rivers, emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the arid base of Black Butte.

Where is the best place to see the Metolius?

Season: Open all year, except in winter storms. Getting There: Start by driving Highway 20 west of Sisters 9 miles (or east of Santiam Pass 10 miles). Just west of Black Butte, near milepost 91, turn north at a sign for the Metolius River.

What is the origin of the Metolius River?

Geology: The Metolius River once had its source high on the slopes of Mt. Washington, but massive lava flows buried that region and Black Butte erupted directly over the Metolius River’s route. Now the river percolates underground through the lava and emerges from gigantic springs at the base of Black Butte.