OutsideSep 11
The Best Trail Towns in the U.S.
Some towns are built for trail lovers. Here are five of the best, from Oregon to Michigan, where great trails and vibrant outdoor communities are right outside your door.
Founder Max King is a World Mountain Running Champion.
25 things in this story
- Deschutes National ForestSightIt was established in 1908, with border changes following in 1911 and 1915.
- Mount BachelorSightGo ziplining through the treetops.
- Deschutes River TrailTrail12 miles long with mixed surfaces along the river.
- Old Mill DistrictNeighborhoodGreat place to start your run along the river.
- Max King Trail Running CampPlaceFounder Max King is a World Mountain Running Champion.
- Tumalo FallsSightPlunges 97 feet over a basalt ledge into a canyon.
- Pilot ButteSightExtinct cinder cone volcano within city limits.
- Central Oregon Running KlubPlaceWeekly runs from town for a three-to five-mile jaunt.
- Foot ZonePlaceEpicenter of the running community, offers training programs.
- Bend Classic MileFestivalA race offered by Foot Zone.
- Thump CoffeeCaféLocal favorite coffee roaster with four locations.
- Bend MarathonFestivalCome find out what makes Bend so special with a running tour of the best it has to offer.
- Deschutes BreweryRestaurantFounded in 1988 as a brew pub, it is known for such products as Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale.
- UPP LiquidsRestaurantRESTAURANT HOURS Sunday through Thursday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Welcome to UPP…
- Terranaut BeerRestaurantNew Brewery in Bend, Oregon.
- Deschutes RiverTrail
- North ForkTrail
- Bridge CreekTrail
- South ForkTrail
- Swede RidgeTrail
- 10 Barrel Brewing Co.Restaurant
- Elsewhere
- FlatironsPlace of worshipBoulder, United StatesSignature landmark slanted sandstone peaks.
- Bear Canyon TrailTrailBoulder, United StatesMan runs through tall grass on trail.
- YoliRestaurantBoulder, United StatesChef Joe Kim earned three James Beard nominations.
- Open Space and Mountain ParksSightBoulder, United StatesManages 46,000 acres of protected land.