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Newberry Volcano Horse Camps and Trails

Newberry National Volcanic Monument, located about 45 minutes south of Bend, was established to preserve the unique geological features of the caldera that marks the remains of Newberry Volcano. Paulina Lake and East Lake, in the bottom of the caldera, are popular boating and fishing areas. The area’s equestrian trails provide access to some of the most interesting geologic features in Oregon.

Chief Paulina Horse Camp:
This is a beautiful horse camp, with plenty of shade and sturdy log corrals. It’s the perfect base for a variety of day rides in the Newberry Crater area.

Swamp Wells Horse Camp:
Swamp Wells Horse Camp isn’t easy to get to, and it’s not much to look at. Most of the trees in the area were cut down because of a pine beetle infestation so it has little shade, and it has stock water only seasonally. However, the trails in the area are nice, and it isn’t heavily used. So if solitude is what you are seeking, this is the horse camp for you.

Crater Rim Loop Trail:
This ride is very popular with endurance riders, who enjoy the expansive views and varied terrain. The trail up Paulina Peak is very steep and difficult and the loop is a long one, so this is a trail for well-conditioned horses and experienced riders. Fortunately, there are trailheads at several points around the bottom of the crater, so you can ride the entire loop in segments.

LaPine State Park Trail:
The LaPine State Park trails are accessible when the high country trails are still deep in snow, and they offer lovely views of the Deschutes and Fall rivers. It also boasts the largest ponderosa pine in Oregon (191 feet high, 326 inches around, and over 500 years old).

North Paulina Peak Loop Trail:
This is a long ride, but much easier than the Paulina Peak and Crater Rim loops. It offers very nice views from along the crater rim near North Paulina Peak.

Paulina Peak Loop Trail:
If your horse is in good condition but you don’t want to commit to the 21-mile loop around the entire crater, this trail is a good alternative. You’ll also see the spectacular views from near the summit of Paulina Peak and have an up-close look at Big Obsidian Flow.

Peter Skene Ogden Trail:
The trail winds along beside Paulina Creek, past lovely pools, waterfalls, and rapids. Wildflowers are abundant, and Paulina Falls spills spectacularly over a volcanic ledge into a canyon some 80 feet below.

Swamp Wells Trail:
From Swamp Wells horse camp, you can ride north to Horse Butte or south to Newberry Crater. There are also several forest roads in the area that provide riding opportunities.

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