La Pine, Oregon · Deschutes County · Facility
This is an unpaved parking area giving access to this trailhead which access to the Crater Rim Trail #3957, which leads to the Paulina Peak Trail #3951.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors…
This is an unpaved parking area giving access to this trailhead which access to the Crater Rim Trail #3957, which leads to the Paulina Peak Trail #3951.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
From Bend, OR: Travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 13 miles east on Paulina Lake Road/County Road 21, and then 3/4 mile south on Forest Road 2100 500 to parking area on the right. (This is not the parking area at the very top of Paulina Peak.)
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Paulina Peak Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
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