Sunriver’s Pedestrian Pathways

from Sunriver Magazine 2022-23

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SUNRIVER’S PAVED PATHWAYS

The more than 34 miles of Sunriver’s paved pathways create an opportunity to discover Sunriver walking, running or biking. The signs along the way assist you in navigating your way wherever you want to go ... The Village at Sunriver, the SHARC, Sunriver Business Park and more.

On your ride or walk, learn about Sunriver’s history from the 20 interpretive signs along the pathways. Skateboards and roller skates are not permitted on the Sunriver paved pathways.

When using the paved pathways, please remember to: • Walk or ride on the right side of the path. • Notify people ahead of you that you will be passing them. • Keep dogs on a leash and pick up their “deposits.” • Never stop in the middle of the path. • Pick up anything you dropped to help keep the pathways clean.

SUN-LAVA PATH

The 5.5-mile Sun-Lava multi-use paved pathway connects to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Starting at a well-marked trailhead near Circle 7, the pathway is ten-feet wide with nice views, gradual curves and slopes, and is a joy to navigate. Riding a bike or walking through the majestic ponderosa pines creates a sense of freedom from not having to drive to reach special places.

The Sun-Lava pathway features mileage markers and intersection signage to help users navigate to their intended destination. SunLava will also lead you to the Benham Falls East Day Use Area on the bank of the Deschutes River. From there, pedestrians and cyclists can cross the river on a wooden bridge and proceed downstream about a quarter mile on a wide dirt trail to the spectacular Benham Falls.

Just about all uses — hiking, biking, roller skating, skateboards and wheelchairs — are permitted on the Sun-Lava pathway. The pathway is not plowed in winter, providing a delightful and wellmarked cross-country ski trail.

SUNRIVER TRAILS

Take the paved pathways in Sunriver to reach the new Sunriver Trails, across the Cardinal Landing Bridge. The Sunriver Trails offer miles of dirt and gravel paths for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Since there is no parking on residential streets near Cardinal Landing Bridge, the paved pathways offer one of the best ways to access the Sunriver Trails. Be sure to view the trailhead signs to learn about the different trails.

BIKE RENTALS

Many rental homes come equipped with bikes, but if they aren’t included and you didn’t bring your own, there are local bike rental shops where you can rent every conceivable kind of bicycle and accessory including toddler trailers, tandem and recumbent bikes. Be sure to reserve before your visit.