Fall Colors Walk, Aspen Hollow Preserve

Hikers enjoy an early winter day at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.
Hikers enjoy an early winter day at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a tour of one of our newer Preserves: Aspen Hollow. Hike down into a canyon carved by Whychus Creek while exploring the history of the property and how the Land Trust acquired and protected it. Enjoy the display of fall color put on by the aspen groves on the property. Learn more about the Land Trust's vision for the Preserve including how we will work to improve habitat for fish and wildlife. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

  • Outing Details + Route

    Hike Rating: This is an easy, ~1-2 mile walk.

    Route: This hike will start at the Aspen Hollow Preserve entrance gate and we will venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven.

    Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

  • What to Bring

    Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

  • About the Property

    Aspen Hollow Preserve The Land Trust acquired and protected the 58 acre Aspen Hollow Preserve in 2015. The Preserve includes 1/2 mile of Whychus Creek, rimrock cliffs, as well as pine and aspen stands, and is located outside of Sisters, Oregon. Aspen Hollow Preserve is home to a host of wildlife species including salmon and steelhead, mule deer, rocky mountain elk, golden eagles, spotted bat and numerous songbirds. The acquisition was made possible in part by the Land Trust’s Campaign for Whychus Creek.