Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jason Grant for a restoration tour at Rimrock Ranch. The Land Trust completed a major, mulit-year stream resoration project at Rimrock Ranch in 2023. Visit the recently restored Whychus Creek and see how the restoration has changed over the last few years. Learn about efforts to improve habitat in and around the creek for fish and wildlife. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

• Outing Details + Route

  Hike Rating: This is a moderate 1-2 mile hike on old roads and through grassy meadows.

  Route: This hike will start in the meadow at Rimrock Ranch and follow dirt access roads. We will also venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times.

  Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

• What to Bring

  Snacks/lunch, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.

• About the Property

  Rimrock Ranch is a 1,123 acre wildlife Preserve near Sisters. The Land Trust worked with its owners in 2006 to protect its outstanding natural resources through a land preservation agreement and then purchased the property in 2020. Rimrock Ranch contains 1.7 miles of Whychus Creek, native grasslands, juniper forests, and unique rock formations. The property is home to a wide variety of wildlife including salmon and steelhead, mule deer, rocky mountain elk, golden eagles, and numerous songbirds.

• Accessibility

  The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.