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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
4.6 ★★★★★ 738 Google reviews · Running trail in Redmond, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This natural area on the Deschutes River offers activities such as swimming, fishing & picnicking.
What runners say about Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
“There are BBQ grills, tables, bathrooms with TP, clean water in the river for nice fun, not too deep or crowded and free!”
“The area around the parking area is beautiful but if you really want a view hike towards the freeway and under the overpass all the way down to the falls.”
“Downstream is towards the falls and upstream is just a nice peaceful walk with nothing in the world bothering you.”
“We took the hike to Cline Falls, which is mostly an easy hike just more than a half mile, with a bit of uneven terrain.”
The area around the parking area is beautiful but if you really want a view hike towards the freeway and under the overpass all the way down to the falls. The view is breathtakingly beautiful. Keeping hiking for several miles to get to several other falls. to see them and get back is an all day trek.
This park is a great place for families to enjoy the river, with smooth waters that are not deep. We took the hike to Cline Falls, which is mostly an easy hike just more than a half mile, with a bit of uneven terrain.
We took our 5 and 7 year old on this easy flat dirt trail hike. Parked in the main lot. Followed the road part way back up to the sign marking the trail. The trail goes along the river under the road overpass. Just over half mile each way. We could hear the falls before we could see them. Gorgeous view.
Cline Falls is a great park. Lots of grass, and tons of river front picnic spots. Fishing here is ok, nothing huge that I saw. Walk just 1/4 mile downstream of the park, under the highway bridge, to Cline Falls. Super cool! Just be careful near the edge!
Trail conditions & character
“The area around the parking area is beautiful but if you really want a view hike towards the freeway and under the overpass all the way down to the falls.”
“The area around the parking area is beautiful but if you really want a view hike towards the freeway and under the overpass all the way down to the falls.”
“Brake plays for quick stop to take a dip in the water or to use the restrooms or just sit in the park and watch all the amazing things and listen to all their amazing sounds”
“Trail mostly follows the river, and into a deep Rock Canyon which has accessible entrances to the water.”
“Once on the other side, you’ll walk aways further until you intersect a paved trail - don’t follow this.”
“We took our 5 and 7 year old on this easy flat dirt trail hike.”
“It is not a flat trail and has spots with inclines/declines, as well as places with lots of rocks/boulders on the trail.”
Plan your run at Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoregonstateparks.org
- Phone+1 800-551-6949
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