Three incredible hikes on the McKenzie River, all within a short drive of Bend, Oregon! 💙 Clear Lake Loop – 4.6 miles Walk around one of the clearest lakes in Oregon and see the underwater forest created by an ancient lava flow. The McKenzie River starts here from an underground spring. Sahalie Koosah Falls – 2.6 miles Two powerful waterfalls connected by a stretch of the McKenzie River Trail. Tamolitch Blue Pool – 4 miles A forest hike over lava rock that ends at one of the most unreal blue po

People always think the color here is fake... Until they see if for themselves 📍 Tamolitch Falls Blue Pool 💙 McKenzie River Trail → 2 miles each way → 200 ft elevation gain → $5 parking (or Northwest Forest Pass/National Parks Pass) → Coldest water in Oregon Get there early!! Parking fills up fast. If you can't get a spot, please don't make one. There are lots of other awesome hikes in the area! Follow @bendhiking for more Bend & Central Oregon trails! #bendoregonhiking #bendhiking #hikemore #

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