Oregon Badlands Wilderness
29,000-acre wilderness with 50 miles of desert trails
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Snowshoe at Suttle Lake
Bend, OR | active | 1 to 3 hours
Suttle Lake, off US Highway 20 near Sisters in the Deschutes National Forest, offers a peaceful winter escape for snowshoers exploring the forested shoreline of this glacially carved lake. A 3.5-mile loop circumnavigates the lake through old-growth pine and fir, with periodic lake views and quiet backcountry ambiance. The area draws far fewer winter visitors than the Century Drive sno-parks, making it a good choice for solitude seekers. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for vehicle parking at the trailhead. Snowshoe rentals are not available on-site — bring your own or rent from Sisters outfitters before.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Northwest Forest Pass required: $5 daily or $30 annuallyDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: N/A
13300 US-20, Sisters, OR 97759, USA
Overview
Suttle Lake, off US Highway 20 near Sisters in the Deschutes National Forest, offers a peaceful winter escape for snowshoers exploring the forested shoreline of this glacially carved lake. A 3.5-mile loop circumnavigates the lake through old-growth pine and fir, with periodic lake views and quiet backcountry ambiance. The area draws far fewer winter visitors than the Century Drive sno-parks, making it a good choice for solitude seekers. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for vehicle parking at the trailhead. Snowshoe rentals are not available on-site — bring your own or rent from Sisters outfitters before.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Northwest Forest Pass required: $5 daily or $30 annually
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Suttle Lake, off US Highway 20 near Sisters in the Deschutes National Forest, offers a peaceful winter escape for snowshoers exploring the forested shoreline of this glacially carved lake. A 3.5-mile loop circumnavigates the lake through old-growth pine and fir, with periodic lake views and quiet backcountry ambiance. The area draws far fewer winter visitors than the Century Drive sno-parks, making it a good choice for solitude seekers. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for vehicle parking at the trailhead. Snowshoe rentals are not available on-site — bring your own or rent from Sisters outfitters before.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Northwest Forest Pass required: $5 daily or $30 annuallyDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: N/A
13300 US-20, Sisters, OR 97759, USA
Overview
Suttle Lake, off US Highway 20 near Sisters in the Deschutes National Forest, offers a peaceful winter escape for snowshoers exploring the forested shoreline of this glacially carved lake. A 3.5-mile loop circumnavigates the lake through old-growth pine and fir, with periodic lake views and quiet backcountry ambiance. The area draws far fewer winter visitors than the Century Drive sno-parks, making it a good choice for solitude seekers. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for vehicle parking at the trailhead. Snowshoe rentals are not available on-site — bring your own or rent from Sisters outfitters before.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Northwest Forest Pass required: $5 daily or $30 annually
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Inhaven Insights
Lake Loop Trail
A 3.5-mile snowshoe loop circles a glacially carved Cascade lake through old-growth forest.
Low Crowds
Far fewer visitors than Century Drive sno-parks — ideal for a quiet winter morning snowshoe.
Rent Before You Go
No snowshoe rentals at the trailhead; pick up gear in Sisters at Eurosports or another outfitter.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Lake Loop Trail
A 3.5-mile snowshoe loop circles a glacially carved Cascade lake through old-growth forest.
What's unique
Low Crowds
Far fewer visitors than Century Drive sno-parks — ideal for a quiet winter morning snowshoe.
What's worth knowing
Rent Before You Go
No snowshoe rentals at the trailhead; pick up gear in Sisters at Eurosports or another outfitter.
