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Storm King Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Bend, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Storm King Trailhead'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Storm King Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A perfect place to park to access the Wanoga system without having to drive far out of Bend. I park here, jump on Catch and Release, to Tyler's uphill, to Kiwa Butte, Tiddlywinks, etc. Lots of access points to the NF road system that allows you to connect trails together.

★★★★★ — Bendmountainbikeman , Jul 2018

These biking trails were awesome! They were well maintained and very flowy. The up and down trails were excellent. I enjoyed my evening ride here. Not too much pressure but it was smooth with the one-way system here. Links to a lot of other trails.

★★★★★ — Jeremy , May 2021

Great trail to ride really well maintained and you don't need high skill levels.

★★★★★ — Arthur , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Plan your run at Storm King Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitebendtrails.org

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Storm King Trailhead

NF-41, Bend, OR 97702

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.