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Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
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Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site

Bend

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  • Located within the Newberry Volcano
  • Considered the centerpiece of the volcano
  • Comprised of a flow of razor-sharp volcanic glass (obsidian)
  • Resulted from an eruption that occurred about 1,400 years ago

This site is the centerpiece of the Newberry Volcano, featuring a massive flow of volcanic glass. Described as a river of razor-sharp obsidian, it was formed by an eruption approximately 1,400 years ago.

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Bend, OR 97701
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
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