Summer Activities
Summer in Sisters is all about the great outdoors and whether you're fly fishing the lakes and rivers, hiking and biking the trails, exploring state parks or relaxing poolside soaking up the alpine views, it's spectacular! Black Butte Ranch has five swimming pools, a gorgeous lake and lakeside rentals for all your summer adventures on and off the water.
Golf
Black Butte Ranch boasts two award-winning golf courses and a unique putting course for the ultimate Central Oregon golf vacation. Tee off surrounded by stunning mountain views, lush fairways and towering evergreens in a tranquil setting.
Fishing
Whether you stay on the ranch and fly fish on Phalarope Lake or find solitude on the banks of the Deschutes or Metolius River, Central Oregon is a prime fishing destination with emerald lakes, still water fisheries, rivers and trout streams.
Horseriding
Enjoy a classic Central Oregon trail ride from Black Butte Stables. Whether it`s a pony ride with the kids or an all day adventure in the Three Sisters Wilderness through meadows of wildflowers and lush forests, horse-riding at Black Butte Ranch is an epic year-round adventure for all ages.
Rock Climbing
Central Oregon draws many to it`s rugged rocks for rock climbing and bouldering. If the climbing wall on the ranch does not get your adrenaline going, you`re a 40 minute drive from Smith Rock "the birthplace of American sport climbing".
Hiking & Biking
Black Butte Ranch has 18 miles of paved trails on the ranch with bike rentals, wheel fun bike rentals and electric bike rentals available onsite. There are miles of hiking and biking trails in the surrounding Deschutes National Forest that lead you off the beaten path to scenic summits, alpine lakes and some of Oregon`s top waterfalls.
Whitewater Rafting
A whitewater rafting experience in Central Oregon is a thrilling adventure for the whole family. Float the mellow class II rapids on the McKenzie River in the eastern Cascades or enjoy a thrilling all day adventure on the Deschutes.
