Crater Lake Multisport

Crater Lake Family Multisport

Bike, Hike and Raft through Untouched Oregon

Pack your sense of adventure for a wilderness romp through Oregon's Cascade Mountains. First we set our sights on picturesque Klamath Lake and ease into vacation mode with a meandering ride that traces a prime migration route for pelicans, egrets and other waterfowl. Up the ante on a hike to the rim of Crater Lake for jaw-dropping vistas of the fascinating six-mile-wide caldera. Adults and youngsters alike will marvel at its sheer immensity and peculiar geologic formations. Whether on terra firma or by boat, discover a new awe-inspiring vantage point around every turn. Finally, arrive in Bend, one of Outside magazine's most beloved towns, and grab your oars for a splashing good time on Deschutes River rapids.

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The Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Klamath Falls

Meet in Ashland and shuttle into the hills of southern Oregon  Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, enjoy a family-friendly ride to Upper Klamath Lake through the Cascades.

Days 2-3 Crater Lake

Shuttle into Crater Lake National Park  Hiking through dense pine forest, join part of the Pacific Crest Trail, which snakes all the way from Canada to Mexico  Your efforts are rewarded with stunning views of the crater and its namesake lake, the deepest in the United States  Kids enjoy a gentler route shadowing Annie Creek  A morning hike highlights vistas of cobalt water, craggy snow-dusted peaks and old-growth firs  As you picnic above this magnificent crater, picture that a volcano stood here 7,700 years ago Adults can opt for a rewarding - but challenging - ride along famed Crater Rim Drive  Explore the park further on foot or by boat (weather permitting), or simply kick back at our historic lodge.

Days 4-5 Bend

Lava fields and lake-dotted valleys provide an ever-changing backdrop for your ride along Cascade Lakes Highway, a National Scenic Byway  Brave kids - and kids at heart - can jump into the serene but chilly waters of Elk Lake  After an exhilarating rafting trip down the Deschutes River, cool off with a dip at a favorite swimming hole  Extend your stay in Bend or shuttle back to Ashland.

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Crater Lake Family Multisport

RELAXING HANG-OUTS: Casual Inns

Running Y Ranch
Running Y Ranch

Klamath Falls (1 night) A beautiful forest surrounds this comfortable lodge near the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge.

Crater Lake Lodge
Crater Lake Lodge

Crater Lake (2 nights) This grand lodge, with panoramic views of the lake, has been welcoming families since 1915.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School
McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Bend (1 night) Kids will get a kick out of the fact that each guest room was once a classroom. Adults will enjoy the on-site pub and brewery, while everyone will agree that the elaborate soaking pool is a must!

Crater Lake Family Multisport

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Routes For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Biking Average Walking Average
Insider Trips Explore at a leisurely pace—on village walks, market strolls, art history excursions, hands-on cooking classes and more.
1 2-3 hours 10-20 miles 2-5 miles
2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options available
  • Biking 12, 30 miles
  • 200 - 800 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options available
  • Hiking 2, 5 miles
  • 100 - 1100 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2  5 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2, 3, 5 miles
  • 600 - 800 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 8, 19 miles
  • 800 - 1800 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 4  3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 17, 39, 50 miles
  • 600 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Rafting on Deschutes River 2 hours
  • Optional Biking 15 miles
  • 1200 feet elevation gain

RESERVE THIS TRIP!

Casual Inns Trip Price:
  • $2,298 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$470 for sgl. occ.)

Special Kids Prices

Trip Notes

All meals are included.

Cancellation Policy

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Meet / Depart

Ashland, OR/Bend, OR (or Ashland, OR)

Special Interest

Boat, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft, Swim

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