Arriving at Bench Overlook Area – Deschutes National Forest – Whychus Creek Overlook Loop – 4K

My goal of these wilderness trail videos is to 1) show reverence for the beauty of the land, and 2) give YOU actionable trail information that can assist you in planning your own hike here.

This was a day-hike in Central Oregon, Deschutes National Forest, Whychus Creek Overlook Trailhead, doing an easy, paved, and wheelchair-accessible one mile loop with minimal well graded elevation gain. The temperature was below freezing in the early morning as I did this hike on 5/17/2022 and there were of course NO Mosquitoes. As far as road conditions, it's paved road all the way to the parking lot which is flat and right along the highway, so it was a very easy and safe driving route. In my opinion, the road most definitely DOES NOT require 4-Wheel Drive, however do watch for road conditions, particularly snow/ice depending on the time of year.