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Review:
Only 20 miles outside Sisters, the Alder Springs Trail is a moderately challenging 6-mile hike that descends down into the colorful Whychus Creek Canyon and ends at the bank of the Deschutes River. Part of the trail goes right through Whychus Creek, and as the water levels can be quite high during the spring and early summer, hikers are advised to bring water shoes and trekking poles to make the crossing easier. The trail is open to hikers and bikers between the beginning of April and the end of November, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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