FUN IN & AROUND REDMOND
The canyon in colder months: Runners along the Dry Canyon Trail, during a Polar Bear Fun Run.
Spokesman file photos
» Dry Canyon
A
deep canyon cuts straight through Redmond, an
open space bordered by high rock walls known as
the Dry Canyon. It runs nearly the length of town and
provides opportunities for walking, biking, horseback riding
and otherwise getting away from it all — within city limits.
North section
The northern section of the canyon — between the north
trailhead and Antler Avenue — is mostly undeveloped, with
junipers, bunch grass and towering rimrock. A paved path
meanders along the east side, and a dirt trail hugs the west-
ern edge. The trail passes underneath Maple Street Bridge,
where an advanced rock climbing route climbs its way up a
support column of the bridge.
The route is the only known official bridge climbing route
in the Northwest (www.climbmaplebridge.com). A dog park
is located just off the paved trail near Black Butte Boule-
vard, along with a community garden and disc golf course.
Central section
The central canyon — from Antler to Highland avenues —
is more traditional, with a skatepark, tennis courts, pickle-
ball courts, picnic pavilion, soccer and baseball fields and
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The Dry Canyon trail is roughly 5 miles of pavement and perfect for a
family outing or morning run.
children’s play areas — including Hope Playground which
you can learn more about later on in this guide. There are
several parking areas.
Southern section
The south canyon is home to American Legion Community
Park, with sports fields, an amphitheater, and a play area.