BEND, OR -- The Deschutes National Forest is taking public input on the West Bend Trails project on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District. A draft Environmental Assessment was just released for the proposal to reroute almost nine miles of trail to improve trail intersections and reduce long-term maintenance. It would also add more than 17 miles of new trails and decommission about 17 miles of unauthorized trails. The 30-day comment period closes April 15th. Learn more about what's planned HERE. 

The draft Environmental Assessment is available HERE. Comments can be submitted electronically by email or by mail to:

Kevin Stock, District Ranger

c/o Emilie Bedard, Deschutes National Forest

63095 Deschutes Market Road

Bend, OR 97701