I just picked up “Best Easy Day Hikes, Bend and Central Oregon.” It’s an awesome little pocket book and a really good resource. The Falcom Guides book by Portland’s Lizann Dunegan.

Among the hikes included are: The River Trail, Shevlin Park Loop, Fall River, Osprey Point, Green Lakes, Lava Lands Visitor Center Trails, Paulina Lake Loop and many others.

It’s a great way to get started and has lots of valuable information.