Chief Paulina Trailhead
This is a small day use area for equestrian use accessing the Newberry Crater trail, which is at the base of the Big Obsidian Flow and connects to the larger caldera trail network.
See also: Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
At a Glance
Fees: | Recreation Fee Area: $5/vehicle/day – On-site payment not available |
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Usage: | Light |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Passes: | Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include:
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General Information
Directions:From Bend, OR: Travel 24 miles south on Highway 97, then 14.5 miles east on County Road 21.
Activities
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Dec. 11, 2024)
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (November 15, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (October 11, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures