On-property · 5 min (within CRR)

Sand Ridge Trail

Quiet high-desert ridge trail through CRR's juniper country — connects to the broader Otter Bench trail network.

Distance

3 mi

Elevation

250 ft gain

Difficulty

Easy

Season

Sep–Jun (avoid summer)

Bring

🐕 👶

⚠ Before you go

Full Sun No Water On Trail.

A lesser-traveled route on the CRR plateau. Mostly flat ridge walking through sage and juniper with intermittent canyon views. Often combined with Otter Bench for a longer day.

Trailhead

Where to start.

Trailhead inside Crooked River Ranch — no facilities.

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Reference on AllTrails →

Stay at the trailhead.

Crooked River Ranch RV Park is 15 minutes from Smith Rock and directly on the Crooked River canyon rim.

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