Dillon Falls to Benham Falls is a 6.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Bend, 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. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Great trail but a lot of ice, really needed spikes to do the whole thing
Snowy (mid November) but beautiful and easily hikable in running shoes. Total milage was 8.0 (not the 6.8 that AllTrails suggested).
Beautiful trail, great scenery, gentle ascents and descents, very few bugs today. There wasn’t a lot of traffic—a handful of mountain bikers and a handful of hikers—on a Tuesday mid morning. Dogs are allowed off-leash after Sept 15. The wetlands restoration looks fantastic.
FYI the first mile of this trail is closed for construction through June 18. There is a trail detour set up that adds a couple miles and it’s the super scenic, but once you get back on the train, there are so many beautiful spots along the river as you approach the falls. With the detour, though, the whole hike was about 9 miles. If you want to avoid the detour, just start at the Slough Day-Use Area. Overall still a beautiful hike on a well-maintained trail!
Great flat trail for a trail run. Some blown down trees to climb over but not many. Awesome falls at the turn back point.
Went on a week day morning. Not very crowded. Based on NF signage, I’m not sure this is a trail for mtn biking. But very casual and great for beginners!