Priday Ranch Tour

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michelle McSwain for a fall tour of Priday Ranch. With more than 10 miles of Trout Creek, Antelope Creek, and Ward Creek, rugged canyons, and native grasslands, Priday Ranch is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Explore the meadows and canyon carved by Trout Creek as you admire towering rock walls and learn more about the natural history of the Preserve and current restoration projects. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Hike Rating: This is a moderate 2-3 mile hike off-trail through grassy meadows and along Trout Creek. Route: This hike will start near the parking area and will visit the newly restored areas of Trout Creek. We will venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times. Elevation gain/loss: This hike is moderate with little elevation gain/loss.