Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Rika Ayotte for a wildfire restoration tour at Rimrock Ranch. In August 2025, the 23,000 acre Flat Fire burned through Rimrock Ranch and several other Land Trust Preserves on Whychus Creek. Learn all about the fire impacts at Rimrock Ranch, see how the Preserve is recovering, and discover how post-fire restoration efforts are helping it along. We'll also explore how the Preserve might evolve in the coming years as wildfire recovery is a multi-year process. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

• Outing Details + Route

  Hike Rating: This is a moderate 1-2 mile hike on old roads.

  Route: This hike will start in the parking area at Rimrock Ranch and follow dirt access roads. Terrain will be uneven at times.

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

• What to Bring

  Snacks, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.

• About the Property

  Rimrock Ranch is a 1,123 acre wildlife Preserve near Sisters. The Land Trust worked with its owners in 2006 to protect its outstanding natural resources through a land preservation agreement and then purchased the property in 2020. Rimrock Ranch contains 1.7 miles of Whychus Creek, native grasslands, juniper forests, and unique rock formations. The property is home to a wide variety of wildlife including salmon and steelhead, mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, golden eagles, and numerous songbirds.

• Accessibility

  The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know 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.