Rivers of black glass, gleaming in the sun. Chunks of obsidian, shining like beacons saying, “I’m right here, come and get me!”. Glass Butte in Central Oregon is one of the best rockhounding areas in the northwest. It’s on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, set aside for rockhounds to access for free. Obsidian is formed from lava that cools very quickly.
https://northwestrevealed.com/2013/09/17/rivers-of-glass-glass-butte-oregon/
From demanding full-day hikes to leisurely walks by the river, there’s a Central Oregon Hiking Trail for every adventurer. Pilot Butte State Park (nature trail and scenic viewpoint) | Bend. EASY/MODERATE – 2 mile loop. Head east on Highway 20 (Greenwood Avenue) to the Pilot Butte State Park.
http://visitcentraloregon.com/central-oregon-stories/family-friendly-stories/hiking-trails-central-oregon/
Obsidian Falls is located at the address 1426 Ne Talon Ct in Bend, Oregon 97701. They can be contacted via phone at (541) 312-2354 for pricing, hours and directions. Obsidian Falls specializes in Brick Walkways, Gutters, Brick Driveways. For more information contact Joe Zachary, Owner.
https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/bend-or/32721580-obsidian-falls
The road is also for vehicle traffic, weather permitting. It is a wonderful viewpoint for the entire Bend area. This hiking trail is one of the most popular in Central Oregon. Robert W. Sawyer Park (nature park) | Bend.
http://visitcentraloregon.com/central-oregon-stories/family-friendly-stories/hiking-trails-central-oregon/
I've been to this area a couple of times, and the first time I only went to Opie Dilldock Pass. I can guarantee you a fabulous hike if you only go this far. With the exception of a brief view point at about 1.5 miles, the first 3 miles of this hike is entirely in a dense forest.
http://nwhiker.com/ObsidianBasin.html
Gems and Minerals in Oregon. Obsidian. This volcanic glass can be collected in central Oregon at Glass Butte (a rockhounding site on BLM land) on Highway 20 between Bend and Burns. An enormous flow of obsidian can also be seen at Newberry Crater, south and east of Bend, but no collecting is permitted in this national monument. Central Oregon Rockhounding Map (BLM)
http://www.oregon.gov/DOGAMI/pages/learnmore/obsidian.aspx
Hike Description. The Obsidian Trail provides an excellent perspective on the many facets of this unique Cascade environment, from dense forests to rugged mountain views, gentle streams to open meadows, lava flows to obsidian cliffs. These cliffs were popular with Native Americans who used the obsidian to craft tools.
https://www.outdoorproject.com/adventures/oregon/hikes/obsidian-trail-hike
Located just 70 miles east of Bend off Highway 20. Visit a fascinating geological area formed nearly 5 million years ago. Avid rockhounders visit the Glass Buttes to collect beautiful pieces of obsidian in a variety of colors. Glass Butte is one of several volcanic domes in Central Oregon. The fascinating geological area known as Glass Buttes, Oregon, is located about 70 miles east of Bend in Lake County. Rockhounders from all over come to the area to collect beautiful pieces of obsidian for which Glass Buttes is known. Formed nearly 5 million years ago, Glass Butte has an elevation of 6,385 feet and is one of several volcanic domes in this part of Central Oregon. Little Glass Butte is nearby by at 6,152 feet.
https://www.allbendoregon.com/nature/glass_obsidian_buttes.php
Rivers of black glass, gleaming in the sun. Glass Butte in Central Oregon is one of the best rockhounding areas in the northwest. It’s on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, set aside for rockhounds to access for free. Obsidian is formed from lava that cools very quickly.
https://northwestrevealed.com/2013/09/17/rivers-of-glass-glass-butte-oregon/
Scott trail to Obsidian loop. On September 14th, 2014 my husband, friend Brian, and I went on the longest day hike that I have ever been on! We expected this hike to be around 15 miles, instead it ended up being 17.4!!! If you do not want to do the 17.4 mile loop, you can opt to do the 12 mile out and back Obsidian trail.
http://www.hikeoregon.net/scott-trailobsidian-loop.html
where is obsidian falls in central oregon
Obsidian falls is in central Oregon at Glass Butte on Highway 20 between Bend and Burns. Obsidian Falls is in central Oregon at Glass Butte on Highway 20 between Bend and Burns.