Priday Ranch Tour, Priday Ranch

Now is a great time to explore your Land Trust Community Preserves! Photo: Jason McPheeters.
Now is a great time to explore your Land Trust Community Preserves! Photo: Jason McPheeters.

**This walk has been canceled.**

 

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for a tour of our newest conservation project, the 4,500-acre Priday Ranch! Explore along Trout Creek and see the rugged canyon walls. From beaver activity to golden eagle habitat, get a taste of what makes this property so incredible. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. This outing will only proceed if pandemic conditions allow.


COVID-19 Guidelines: We take the health and safety of our volunteers and staff seriously. After careful consideration, we have implemented COVID-19 Walk + Hike Guidelines to promote the health and wellbeing of volunteers and staff. Please read and be ready to adhere to these guidelines so everyone can have a safe experience.

  • Outing Details + Route

    Hike Rating: This is a moderate 2-3 mile hike off-trail, through grassy meadows, and along Trout Creek.

    Route: This hike will start near the agricultural fields and will visit the newly restored areas of Trout Creek. We will venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven.

    Elevation gain/loss: This hike is moderate with little elevation gain/loss.

  • What to Bring

    Snacks/lunch, water, closed toe shoes, face coverings (homemade is fine), hand sanitizer. Dress for the weather.

  • About the Property

    The Land Trust protected the 4,500 acre Priday Ranch in 2020. Priday Ranch contains ten miles of Trout Creek, Antelope Creek, and Ward Creek, rugged canyons, and native grasslands. The property is located north of Madras, Oregon and is home to numerous wildlife species including steelhead, nesting golden eagles, mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and beaver.

  • Accessibility

    The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know (541-330-0017) at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.