Flagline Trail

The trail follows Flagline Nordic ski trail from Swampy Lakes to Big Meadow. Recently reconstructed and rerouted to skirt the Bend Watershed. Popular with hardy mountain bikers as one of several long loops from Tumalo Falls Trailhead by riding up the North Fork Trail #24.2 (uphill only for bikes), across the newly constructed Metolious-Windigo Horse Trail #99, then down Flagline Trail #41, and back to Tumalo Falls via Swampy Lakes Trail #23 and South Fork Trail #25. Prior to 15 August, riders must detour via Flagline Access Trail #40.1, Swampy-Dutchman Trail #40, and Flagline Tie Trail #40.3. These arduous 20-25 mile loops follow steep streams and pass through old growth forest. A shorter loop, suitable for hikers or bikers after 15 August, travels around Tumalo Mountain from Dutchman Trailhead.