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Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Bend, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Tam McArthur Rim 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.
Hiking area featuring a 5-mile out-and-back trail and an overlook with scenic views.
What runners say about Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead
“At the end of the trail, you're rewarded with a great view of the valley, and a so-close-you-could-touch view of the Sisters.”
*Note that this hike requires a NW Forest Pass as well as day-use/overnight limited entry permits during peak season. I did this hike early October and the weather was amazing. Camped at Three Creek Lake the night before which was a bit of a cluster, but worked out well.
Great start for hiking in the Broken Top area. No Name Lake, Green Lakes, Tam McArthur Rim, Broken Top Loop and many more adventures can be started from here.
Tam McArthur Rim to Broken Hand is the most beautiful and breathtaking day-hikes I’ve ever been on. I told my wife, if it wasn’t so remote I would request my ashes spread here (I know illegal). It’s a 9+ mile round trip hike with nearly 1,800 feet elevation gain though most is in the first 2 miles.
This is one our favorite all-time hikes! If you stay in Sisters there is a road that leads directly to the trailhead. You park on the road. You are supposed to get a day pass from recreation.gov for $1. We did but nobody was checking. Same for the parking pass.
Trail conditions & character
“I kept going past broken hand to the overlook of No Name Lake and Bend Glacier, I HIGHLY recommend that you make the extra effort to go there as the views are out of this world.”
“Otherwise, it is a very reasonable climb up over distance, enough to make you sweat and feel good, but not enough that you're overly exhausted.”
“The Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead offers some of the most impressive alpine views in Central Oregon — the kind that open up fast and just keep getting better.”
“It's a very nice, 5.5 mile out and back hike with the option to extend it further if you would like to start up Broken Top.”
Plan your run at Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(541) 383-5300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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