Bend Lava Lands Paved Path
Construct a non-motorized paved path that would provide connections to recreation sites south of Bend, OR. The entire length of the path would be from Baker Road to Lava Lands Visitor Center.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed location for the path would parallel Highway 97 on the west side from the Forest Service Boundary to Lava Lands Visitor Center.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/03/2020 |
| Comment Period | 04/08/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/07/2025 |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Bend Lava Lands Paved Path
Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2025
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Alicia Bergschneider
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-4012
Alicia.Bergschneider@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/18/2025