Priday Ranch Tour

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for a 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. In July 2025, the 95,000 acre Cram Fire burned through Priday Ranch, impacting ~60% of the Preserve. Learn all about the fire impacts, see how the Preserve is recovering and how post-fire restoration efforts are helping it along, and explore how the Preserve might evolve in the coming years. We'll also check in on native plant restoration efforts, see how the fire impacted Trout Creek, and discuss future stream restoration plans for the Preserve. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

Hike Rating: This is a moderate 2-3 mile hike on dirt and gravel roads and through grassy meadows near Trout Creek.

Route: This hike will start at the parking area and follow dirt and gravel roads. We will also venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times.

Elevation gain/loss: This hike is moderate with little elevation gain/loss.