Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
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- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 43.70655, -121.23580
- Elevation: 6400 feet
- Driving Time: 50 minutes from Bend
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Hikes starting here
- Big Obsidian Flow Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Hikes including this trailhead
Fees and regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required
- Restrooms, picnic area, interpretive trail
- No dogs on the obsidian flow (sharp rocks)
- No removal of obsidian
Driving Directions
Drive south on Highway 97.
It’s 23.3 miles from the intersection of Highways 97 and 20 in Bend before you make a left turn onto Paulina-East Lake Road for the Newberry Caldera and Paulina and East Lakes.
Drive 11.3 miles to arrive at a welcome station, where you can show your Northwest Forest Pass or pay the fee and pick up information.
Proceed another 3.7 miles, and make a right turn for the Big Obsidian Flow.
Go 0.1 miles to the trailhead parking area.
Contributors
- bobcat (creator)