Summer Trail Access and Conditions Update
Updated July 15, 2016
Summer Trail Highlights
Patchy/sectional snow above 7,000’ and
increasing fire danger.
 Deschutes NF Wilderness trails nearly
snow free and 65-70% trail miles
cleared.
 Moderate to extreme blowdown on
summer trails with mid to upper
elevation clearing in progress.
 Beware of area/trail closures due to
logging/fuels reduction south and west
of Phil’s TH.
 Tumalo Falls TH road is open to
Hundreds of volunteers each year assist in trail clearing
vehicles with limited TH parking.
and other trail maintenance projects on the Deschutes NF.  Sparks Lake access reopened.
This year, thousands of trees will ultimately be cleared
 July 15-Sept 15 leash regulation in
from area trails and roads. Please be patient as this degree
effect for trails around Green,
of “logout” will take much more time than most years. And
Moraine Lks and South Sister, etc.!
remember to thank volunteers you may come across working

Stay clear of old cabin on Black Butte
on trails.
Summit.
 New Deschutes NF Welcome Station
on Hwy 46 now open 7 days/wk.
 Check out the new trail conditions map
link: http://arcg.is/1YxT0sD
 Road 370 beyond Todd Lake remains
closed until melted out/mud free and
cleared of trees/debris.
 Be aware of new “NO PARKING” areas
at some high use recreation sites.
 Go prepared with your Ten Essential
Systems:
Navigation (map and compass)
Sun protection (sunglasses/sunscreen)
Insulation (extra clothing)
Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
Heavy blowdown on Three Creek/Tam Rim Trails
First-aid supplies
with clearing well under way.
Fire(waterproofmatches/lighter/candles)
Repair kit and tools
Nutrition (extra food)
Hydration (extra water)
Emergency shelter
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GENERAL SPRING TRAIL CONDITIONS, JULY 15:
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST SUMMER TRAILHEADS/TRAILS
Summer trail access is well under way with approx.. 70% of Deschutes trails now cleared
of down trees. Snow is now mostly limited to patchy/sectional snow above 7,000’. Strong
to extreme Fall and Winter winds brought down thousands of trees on summer trails (and
access roads) and volunteers and trail crew have done a phenomenal job of clearing thousands
of down trees from trails. EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER DOWN TREES on trails that have not
yet been maintained! Recent snow at the higher elevations last week are a reminder to watch
weather forecasts closely and go prepared!
New interactive trail condition map!
Recently we released and interactive trail map to bring you more up-to-date trail
information. This program is yet a work in progress and continually being updated.
Click on the following link and explore your way to a new avenue of trail information
and access: http://arcg.is/1YxT0sD
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District summer trails/access:

Phils TH area trails are in good condition with most cleared of down trees. Enjoy the new
75 vehicle capacity trailhead parking area and restroom. Be aware of trails and area
closure south of Phil’s Trailhead. Logging in progress to reduce fuel loading and
summer fire danger. West Bend Area Closure information:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/webmaps/deschutes/west-bend/public-information/
For more information on COTA, who they are, what they do and how you can help, go to:
http://cotamtb.com/
Tumalo Falls Trailhead – The trailhead improvements and Bend waterline projects are
complete and Road 4603 from the gate to Tumalo Falls is now OPEN to vehicle traffic. Along
with the new Bend City waterline installation, Deschutes NF trail crew has been busy with
resurfacing and heavy maintenance on the heavily used trails around the Falls. Recreation
crew has installed new rail fencing, given the restroom a new coat of interior paint and
working on much needed rock wall maintenance.
North Fork Trail is now snow free and cleared to Swampy Lk Trail and in either direction to
Happy Valley and Bridge Ck. North Fork Trail above Tumalo Falls is now open to biker traffic
(uphill only). Tumalo Ck Trail to Skyliner TH, South Fork Trail to Swampy Trailhead and Bridge
Creek Trail are snow free and cleared. Be aware that Bridge Creek Tr is thru the Bend
Municipal Watershed and open only to day hikers. Stock, dog, bikes and camping are
prohibited from entering the BMW
Farewell/Mrazek Trails –snow free and mostly cleared of down trees between Shevlin Park
and Happy Valley.
Be aware that due to very limited parking and high use, there is a 27’ vehicle length limit at
TH. Even then, the parking area fills early and can often remain at overflow capacity on busy
days; good chance you will have to park along the road ¼ mile or more from the trailhead.
Please pay close attention to “NO PARKING” signs on one side of the entrance road.
Heavy trail maintenance and trail resurfacing at Tumalo Falls overlooks. After over 1 year of Tumalo
Falls road closure, the road is now OPEN for the season. Limited parking at trailhead, vehicle length
limit of 27’.
Deschutes River Trailheads and area trails are in good condition and cleared of down
trees from Meadow Picnic to Sunriver. May 15 thru Sept. 15, dogs are required to be on
leash along Deschutes River Trails.
Sun Lava Paved Path between Sunriver, Benham East and Lava Lands (Trailhead
accesses south end of Lava Lands parking, Benham East or Circle 7 of Sunriver), in good
condition. Expect heavy trail traffic on weekends!
Lava Lands Trails - Lava Lands trails are accessible. Lava Lands interpretive trails and
the trail on Lava Butte are open. Blackrock Trail to Benham East may have a tree or two down.
Trailhead parking available on south side of Lava Lands off the 9702 road.
Lava Lands now open on summer schedule, 7 days, 9-5.
Wanoga Mt. Bike Trails – area trails mostly cleared of trees and in good condition.
Watch for special race events on the trails during the summer that may involve hundreds of
racers and good times to avoid these trails during race events. Saturday, July 16 is High
Cascades 100 go to: http://highcascades100.com/
Swampy Lake Trails - area trails mostly cleared of trees and in good condition. The
temporary trail closure for a firewood removal project is now finished and trails are reopened.
Flagline west of Vista Butte Tie is closed until Aug. 15 for elk calving. Be aware the
construction of the new Swampy warming shelter is under way and you may encounter
volunteers and trail crew with tools and an occasional atv on the Swampy Loop to access the
new shelter site. The old shelter will remain open for the summer but removed later in the
year.
Central Oregon
Nordic Club
volunteers
finishing long
days of “log
stacking” work
on the new
Swampy
Shelter.
Shelter to open
this winter to
skiers and
snowshoers
summer trail
use this Fall.
Tumalo Mt. – Mostly snow free and cleared of down trees. Hiker only trail.
Todd Lake Trailhead Road 370 access now open to Todd Lake Trailhead parking; closed
and gated beyond. Todd Lake basin is now snow free. Road 370 beyond the parking area to
Road 4601 gate is blocked by snow/mud, debris and small logging operation (north end) and
closed to hwy vehicles for another week or so. This includes access to road 380 which
provides vehicle access to the Broken Top Trailhead. Please pay close attention to the new
“NO PARKING” zones along the entrance road. These sections of roadway must remain fully
accessible to avoid traffic hazards and permit larger emergency vehicle access.
Todd Creek Horse Camp – Snow free, open with access to Metolius/Windigo Trail. Trail
clearing in progress.
Sparks Lake Trailhead – Down trees likely on trails. Road into Sparks Lake has reopened.
Soda Ck Campground closed for the summer as hwy bridge construction crew is in place. Soda
Creek Bridge construction on Hwy 46 runs thru October, expect delays.
Ray Atkison Trailhead and Sparks Lake boat ramp – Ray Atkison Loop cleared of
blowdown. Very high boater use and limited parking, especially on the weekends. Please pay
close attention to the new “NO PARKING” zones along the entrance road. These sections of
roadway must remain fully accessible to avoid traffic hazards and permit larger emergency
vehicle access. . Road into Sparks Lake reopened. Soda Ck Campground closed for the
summer as hwy bridge construction crew is in place. Soda Creek Bridge construction on Hwy
46 beginning and runs thru October, expect delays.
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Quinn Meadow Horse Camp area trails – Camp/trailhead accessible and snow free. Area
trail clearing in progress. Trail bridge just downstream of Camp is closed to stock; please use
adjacent ford. Bridge handrail is weakened from age and snow damage and will be removed
soon.
Metolius-Windigo Trail – See broken down trail segments as follows:
Met/Win 1 – Bear Valley to Metolius Crossing is logged out from Bear Valley to FR 1216
Met/Win 2 – Metolius Crossing to 3 Ck HC is logged out. Upper Black Butte Loop is also
logged out.
Met/Win 3 – 3 Creek HC to FR 4601 cleared of down trees.
Met/Win 4 – FR 4601 to Todd Creek HC cleared of down trees.
Met/Win 5 – Todd Creek HC to Lava Lake cleared of down trees. High Cascades 100 mt bike
race on July 16.
Met/Win 6 – Lava Lk to FR 4636 (Irish Taylor) Logged out from Lava Lk to Lucky Lake and Jct w/
Winopee to Jct w/ Many Lakes
Met/Win 7 – FR 4636 to Fawn Lk, logged out from Lemish Lk to within ¼ mile of Clover
Meadow Trail Jct.
Met/Win 8 – Fawn Lk to Whitefish HC Logged out for ~2 miles from Fawn Lk Tr towards Whitefish
and 1/2 mi. from Whitefish towards Fawn Lk Tr. with several large diameter stock blockers reported in the
unlogged section.
Met/Win 9 – Whitefish to Windigo Pass Logged out from Oldenberg TH to Oldenberg Lk.
Cultus Lake and Winopee Lk TH – Winopee Lk Trail along north shore Cultus Lake is
cleared of blowdown to Winopee Lk. High water in Muskrat/Winopee area. West side of
Cultus is also cleared to Deer Lk.
Lemish Lake TH – Road open to TH but rough. Trail to Lemish is cleared along with 1.5
mile of Charlton Lk Trail and Met/Win to the south.
Charlton Lake TH – Trail not cleared.
Osprey Point TH – Osprey PT and Quinn Springs Trails cleared of down trees and brush.
Fall River Trail – Cleared of blowdown except for 1 tree upstream.
South/North Twin Lakes area trails – Snow free and cleared of down trees.
Horse Butte to Swamp Wells area trails – Good conditions to Swamp Wells horse camp
and unknown higher up. Possible down trees moderate to heavy from HC to Crater Rim Trail.
These are primary use horse trails; bikers if you do use these trails, yield to equestrians, use
extra caution around horses, remove litter and help prevent user conflicts.
Newberry Caldera trails – Road 21 into Newberry Caldera with access to Monument trails
along with Paulina Peak Road now open. Nearly all Caldera area trails are now cleared of trees.
The north half of Crater Rim Trail remains to be cleared.
One of over 100
trees cleared
recently by
volunteers on
the Paulina
Lakeshore Trail.
Peter Skene Ogden Trail – snow free and mostly cleared of down trees but may have a
few trees difficult for stock. Bikers, uphill riding only! Road 21 into Newberry Caldera with
access to Monument trails is open.
Lava Cast Forest Trailhead – Trail may have a few down trees.
Hoffman Island Trailhead – Blowdown likely on trail.
Pacific Crest Trail – Connecting trailheads now snow free and accessible but some have
down trees on access roads. Main PCT and connecting trails mostly snow free to 6,200’ on
east side of crest with patchy to sectional snow likely above. Clearing in progress on PCT and
connecting trails. http://www.pcta.org/
Wilderness Trails – Most Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are snow free
and accessible with trail clearing in progress. Broken Top and Crater Ditch trailheads are a
are yet blocked by snow, closed roads and possibly blowdown. Hwy 242 to Black Crater TH
now open for the season. See special Wilderness Trailheads and Trails section below for
additional Wilderness updates.
Sisters Ranger District summer trails/access:

Black Butte Trail – Snow free, cleared of down trees and in good condition. Hiker only
trail. Trailhead access is busy on weekends. Stay clear of the old cabin on the summit as it is
in poor condition and scheduled for removal.
Metolius River Trails – Cleared of down trees and in good condition. Hiker only trails; no
bikes or stock. Be aware of a large tree down on the west side trail just below Canyon Creek.
This tree has a temporary detour (recently improved) that some will find difficult to navigate.
We are working on a long term solution to this very large and difficult to remove tree. Later
this summer the Metolius River trails will receive approx. 100 replacement trail signs to
better direct hikers to various sites. Be aware of the over 100 restoration sites along the
river trails and please stay on the trails in these areas. These restored sites are improving
riparian and fish habitat; so important to wild and scenic qualities of the Metolius River basin.
Spring 2015, this very large tree fell
over the West Metolius River Trail
just downstream of Canyon Creek
Campground. Due to complications in
the removal of the tree in a remote
section of trail, a trail detour was
constructed up and around the tree.
This detour is steep and narrow, has
been recently improved and may yet be
a challenge for some hikers. Please
wear adequate footwear, seek
assistance and yield to less able hikers
when using this temporary detour. If
in doubt, don’t attempt it but use any
of the remaining miles of Metolius
River trails.
Suttle Lake Trail area trails are cleared and in good condition. High hiker and biker use
on weekends.
Lake Creek Trail area trails are snow free. Currently, general trail conditions are likely
fair with down trees possible.
 Head of Jack Creek Trail – Trail cleared and in good condition.
 Head of Metolius River – Trail cleared and in good condition.
Peterson Ridge Trails – area trails are snow free and generally in good condition. Higher
elevation trails may yet have a few down trees.
Metolius-Windigo Trail – See full report of trail conditions broken down into segments in
the Bend/Fort Rock section (above) of Trail Report.
Horse trails out of Sheep Springs Horse Camp area trails are snow free. Currently,
general trail conditions moderate to heavy down trees likely with trail clearing in progress.
PCT – SEE DETAILS UNDER BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Wilderness Trails – Most Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are snow free
and accessible with trail clearing in progress. Broken Top and Crater Ditch trailheads are a
are yet blocked by snow, closed roads and possibly blowdown. Hwy 242 to Black Crater TH
now open for the season. See special Wilderness Trailheads and Trails section below for
additional Wilderness updates.
Crescent Ranger District summer trails/access:

PCT – SEE DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Oldenberg Trail – Trail cleared from Oldenberg TH to Oldenberg Lake.
Summit Lk Trail – Trailhead snow free and accessible with moderate blowdown on trails.
Trail clearing to begin in mid July.
Meek Lk Trail – Area trailheads snow free and accessible but moderate blowdown on
trails.

Windy Lakes Trail – Trail snow free and cleared to junction with Summit Lk Trail.
Whitefish Trail – Cleared for first 2 miles west of Whitefish Horse Camp. Trail clearing
to continue with unknown completion date.
Pretty Lk/Fawn Lake Trails – Fawn Lk Tr cleared from TH to Fawn Lk.
 Crater Butte Trail – Cleared from TH south of Odell Lk Resort to Fawn Lk. Moderate to
heavy blowdown beyond.

Metolius-Windigo Trail - See full report of trail conditions broken down into segments in
the Bend/Fort Rock section (above) of Trail Report.
Maiden Peak/Maiden Lake– Trails cleared to Maiden Peak summit and Maiden Lk.
Wilderness Trails – Most Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are snow free
and accessible with trail clearing in progress. Broken Top and Crater Ditch trailheads are a
are yet blocked by snow, closed roads and possibly blowdown. Hwy 242 to Black Crater TH
now open for the season. See special Wilderness Trailheads and Trails section below for
additional Wilderness updates.
Special Deschutes National Forest Wilderness Trails Access Report: Updated
7/15/16
Most Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are snow free and accessible with trail
clearing in progress. Broken Top and Crater Ditch trailheads are a are yet blocked by snow,
closed roads and possibly blowdown. Hwy 242 to Black Crater TH now open for the season.
Wilderness Permits required; free and self-issuing at Wilderness trailheads.
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness:
BEWARE! Since 2003 Brush Ck, Minto Lake, northern end of Jefferson Lake and
Sugar Pine Ridge Trails have been in a "no current maintenance" condition. With heavy
blowdown, dense brush, lack of identifiable trail surface and erosion due to B and B Fire
damage, these trails are considered impassable and are not recommended. In recent
years several hikers have reported becoming lost trying to follow these trails from the
west, with a few turning into search and rescue missions. Jefferson Lake Trail is
currently extremely difficult/challenging (likely impassable) for hikers beyond mile 3 and
impassable for stock as well due to dense brush and blow down.
Jefferson Lake TH – Jefferson Lake Trail – Snow free and accessible TH. Dense brush
has been cleared for 3.5 miles of this 8 mile trail. Limited clearing of down trees has also
occurred with “step overs” to 24” high remaining. Beyond the cleared section the brush is
again very dense, up to 8’ high and impassable except for the most experienced hikers
interested in a big challenge with hazardous trail travel. You will likely lose the overgrown trail
within 4-5 miles of the trailhead. Ticks have been heavy along this trail.
Brush Creek TH – TH blocked by brush and down trees. Brush Creek Trail currently
impassable to all traffic due to overgrown brush, loss of tread and heavy blow down.
Cabot Lake TH – Trail cleared to Cabot Lake and on to Carl Lake and north to Table Lks.
See Jefferson Lk TH above for heavy blowdown/brush warning on Jefferson Lk Trail.
Bear Valley TH – Rockpile Lk Trail, first 3 miles blocked by 50 trees/no snow. Minto
Lake Trail is impassable to all traffic due to erosion, brush, blowdown with no
maintenance since the 2003 B and B Fire. Met/Win Trail towards Sheep Springs Horse
Camp partially cleared.
Jack Lake TH – TH snow free accessible with Canyon Creek Meadow Trail cleared of
down trees. Heavy blowdown reported from Canyon Creek to Wasco Lake and beyond.
Round Lake TH – Trail cleared to Round Lake.
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Mt. Washington Wilderness:
Dry Creek TH – Dry Creek trail has not been maintained for years and has heavy blow
down through extensive fire kill forest. This trail has been removed from the system and no
longer accessible with heavy blowdown and regrowth.
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Three Sisters Wilderness:
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
PCT TH at Irish and Taylor Lakes – Road to Irish/Taylor Lks accessible but in rough
condition. Unknown trail conditions on PCT
Many Lakes TH – Road to Irish/Taylor Lks accessible but in rough condition.. Partial
clearing.

Deer Lake TH – Deer Lake Trail cleared from TH to Wilderness Boundary. Trail to
Winopee Lk Tr and east Cultus cleared.
Winopee Lake TH – Winopee Lk Trail along north shore Cultus Lake is cleared of
blowdown to Winopee Lake.

Corral Swamp TH – TH access blocked by blowdown.
Lucky Lake TH – Snow free, trail cleared to Lucky Lk with down trees beyond.

Six Lakes TH – Snow free, trail cleared to Doris Lk with moderate down trees beyond
possible to PCT
Elk Lake TH – TH snow free/accessible and trail to PCT cleared of down trees.

Mirror Lk TH – TH snow free/accessible and trail cleared of down trees to Sisters
Mirror Lk. Might be sectional snow on PCT south to Koosah Mt. Campfires prohibited within ¼
mile of Mirror Lakes management area.
 Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead – TH snow free/accessible and South Sister
Climbers Trail cleared of down trees. Patchy to sectional snow above 7,000’. Wickiup Plains
Trail cleared and the ½ mile Devils Lk Trail is cleared of down trees. Very high hiker/stock
use at this trailhead and walk-in camp and limited parking, especially on the weekends. Please
pay close attention to the new “NO PARKING” zones along the entrance road. These sections
of roadway must remain fully accessible to avoid traffic hazards and permit larger emergency
vehicle access. July 15-Sept. 15 dogs required to be on leash on Climber’s trail to summit,
Moraine Lk trail east of climber’s trail, Green Lks and Soda Ck Trails, Broken Top Trail and
Todd Lake Trail. Dogs on leash also in Green and Moraine Lakes basins including designated
campsites.
South Sister Climbers – Patchy to sectional snow above. Trail will be icy in morning and soft
in afternoon! Avoid climbing in unsettled weather. Moraine Lake is snow free but for a patch
or three. Camping permitted only in designated campsites, no campfires in lake basin.
 Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead – TH accessible. Trail is snow free to Green and
Moraine Lakes. Green Lks Trail cleared of down trees to Lks then expect trees north.
Camping permitted only in designated campsites, no campfires in lake basin. July 15-Sept. 15
dogs required to be on leash on Climber’s trail to summit, Moraine Lk trail east of climber’s
trail, Green Lks and Soda Ck Trails, Broken Top Trail and Todd Lake Trail. Dogs on leash also
in Green and Moraine Lakes basins including designated campsites.
Very high hiker/stock use at this trailhead and limited parking, especially on the weekends.
Please pay close attention to the new “NO PARKING” zones along the entrance road. These
sections of roadway must remain fully accessible to avoid traffic hazards and permit larger
emergency vehicle access.
Todd Lake Trailhead Road 370 access now open to Todd Lake Trailhead parking; closed
and gated beyond. Todd Lake basin is snow free. Road 370 beyond the parking area is blocked
by snow, down trees with logging possible to north gate at FR 4601 and closed to hwy vehicles
for another week or so. This includes access to road 380 which provides vehicle access to the
Broken Top Trailhead. Please pay close attention to the new “NO PARKING” zones along the
entrance road. These sections of roadway must remain fully accessible to avoid traffic
hazards and permit larger emergency vehicle access. July 15-Sept. 15 dogs required to be on
leash on Climber’s trail to summit, Moraine Lk trail east of climber’s trail, Green Lks and Soda
Ck Trails, Broken Top Trail and Todd Lake Trail. Dogs on leash also in Green and Moraine
Lakes basins including designated campsites.
Broken Top TH – Currently inaccessible due to snow. Rd 370 closed and blocked by snow
for another week or so? July 15-Sept. 15 dogs required to be on leash on Climber’s trail to
summit, Moraine Lk trail east of climber’s trail, Green Lks and Soda Ck Trails, Broken Top
Trail and Todd Lake Trail. Dogs on leash also in Green and Moraine Lakes basins including
designated campsites.
Tam Rim/Three Creek Lake area Trailheads – TH accessible, Tam Rim Trail cleared of
down trees with patchy snow remaining. Trails around Three Ck Lks and to Park Meadow are in
clearing progress with moderate to heavy blown reported.
Park Meadow TH – TH accessible, area snow free with moderate to heavy blowdown on
trails with limited clearing in progress.
Pole Creek TH – Trailhead accessible, trail cleared cleared to Green Lks Trail and partial
clearing on to Camp Lake. May be a patch or two of snow remaining.
Scott Pass and Millican Crater Trailheads – TH accessible. Scott Pass Trail cleared to
PCT and Millican Crater Trail cleared to Trout Ck Tie.
Black Crater TH – Accessible. Trail currently reported to have moderate blowdown,
logout in progress with a snow patch or three towards summit.
Lava Camp Lake TH –TH accessible. Trail cleared to South Matheu Lake.
Diamond Peak Wilderness:
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Pengra Pass TH – TH unknown condition, blowdown moderate to heavy possible.
Yoran Lk TH - TH accessible, blowdown moderate to heavy.
 Crater Butte TH - (just south of Odell Lk Resort) TH accessible with Crater Butte trail
cleared to Fawn Lake.
Fawn Lk TH - TH accessible, trail cleared to Fawn Lk.
Whitefish Trail – for first 2 mile west of Whitefish Horse Camp. Trail clearing to
progress with unknown completion date.

Summit Lk/PCT – TH snow free/accessible over very rough road. Summit Lk trail light
blowdown not cleared.
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station is now open with spring hours:
Provides area information, maps, publications, permits and interpretation displays.
Located on Hwy 46 approx. milepost 7, ¼ mile past Inn of the Seventh Mt. Resort. RV
parking and restrooms.
Hours: open 7 days/week, 8 am – 5 pm for summer hours.
SPECIAL TRAIL EVENTS EFFECTING TRAIL USE:
Saturday, July 16 is High Cascades 100, see: http://highcascades100.com/
August 20, Where’s Waldo Ultra Marathon: http://waldo100k.org/raceinfo/
Other non-Deschutes summer trail options in the Central Oregon
area:
Smith Rocks/Gray Butte – State and BLM hiker, biker, horse trail options.
Maston Area – hiker, biker, horse trail systems on BLM, west of Redmond.
Lake Billy Chinook area – State park trail options
Badlands Wilderness – BLM hiker and horse trail options. Designated Wilderness and
is closed to biking.
Horse Ridge – BLM hiker, biker, horse trails.
Millican Plateau – Motorcycle/atv trails, open to non-motorized use too. Watch for
motorized trail use.
Other local trail access and conditions information can be found at:
Central Oregon Trails Alliance: http://cotamtb.com/trails/
Central Oregon Off Hwy Vehicle Program:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5340950.pdf
Prineville BLM:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8x
Bz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!?ss=110601&t
type=recarea&recid=38734&actid=93&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BRO
WSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=&cid=null&pname=Central+Oregon
+-+Prineville+Bureau+Of+Land+Management
Oregon State Parks: https://www.google.com/?gfe_rd=ssl&ei=JT_0Vq-QJqD8Qeti66IBg#q=oregon+state+parks+in+central+oregon
“LEAVE NO TRACE” REMINDER:
PLEASE, PRACTICE THE SEVEN LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPALS:
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly – See photo and information below on wrong disposal
and effects!
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
For details on the 7 LNT Principals: http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles
SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURES/OPENINGS:
Hwy 46
Road 370
OPEN for the summer season. Be aware of limited parking and new
NO PARKING areas at: Todd Lake TH, Sparks Lake boat ramp,
Green Lks TH, Devils Lk TH. Soda Ck Bridge construction in
progress thru October with delays likely.
CLOSED from Todd Lake parking area to Road 4601 with opening in
next 2 weeks. Ungated section of 370 from Road 4601 to Road 16
is snow free but rough and slow.
Tumalo Falls
Road 4603
OPEN for the summer season. Limited parking at Tumalo Falls TH
and vehicle length limit at trailhead is 27’. Be aware of limited
parking and new NO PARKING areas just before Tumalo Falls TH.
Road 21
OPEN for the summer season. Road to Paulina Peak OPEN for
summer season.
Hwy 242
Road 16
Mckenzie Pass, OPEN.
Road 16 OPEN to Three Creek Lakes
Road 60
OPEN for access to points around Crescent Lake.
TEN ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS:
“What are The Ten Essentials?”
”The Ten Essentials are items The Mountaineers recommends everyone carry on all trips. The Pacific
Northwest is a beautiful place that can be wild and unpredictable. Being prepared for anything is
essential. This is as important on short, local trips as it is on long, backcountry trips. It is easy to
forget first aid kits and warm layers short trips, but a short trip can quickly turn to a long trip if you
get lost or injured.”
“The Ten Essentials started as a list of ten simple items and is now a systems approach that guides you
in preparing for any trip in any season. The two basic questions are: (1) Can you respond positively to an
accident or emergency? (2) Can you safely spend a night or more out? Here is a list of The Ten
Essential Systems:
1. Navigation (map & compass)
2. Sun Protection (sun glasses, sun screen, lip balm)
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination (flashlight or headlamp, spare bulb & batteries)
5. First-Aid Supplies (gauze, tape, etc.)
6. Fire (fire starter, matches, lighter)
7. Repair Kit (knife, duct tape, tools, spare parts)
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water, water purification)
10. Emergency Shelter (tarp, garbage bag)
Further details on the “Ten Essential Systems”:
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SPECIAL SAFETY NOTES:
Go prepared for changeable weather conditions. Fall to winter season conditions
exist! Be sure to go prepared with plenty of warm clothing, water, and food as well as
other emergency essentials.
For further Deschutes National Forest winter or summer trails information, please
call:
Deschutes National Forest Headquarters: (541) 383-5300
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District: (541) 383-4000
Sisters Ranger District: (541) 549-7700
Crescent Ranger District: (541) 433-3200
WE’VE MOVED! The Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District Office and the Deschutes
National Forest Supervisor’s Office have moved into one office complex in the
northeast part of Bend. New address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend.
Find this weekly trail access and condition report in the Deschutes National Forest Website at:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5299503.pdf
Deschutes National Forest trail crew and volunteers are well into clearing lower and
mid-elevation summer trails and beginning on higher elevations. Strong winter storms
brought down possibly thousands of trees across area trails and road accesses. We
are seeing above normal downed trees on trails and roads and it’s been a challenging
spring/summer trail clearing season. Be prepared to encounter trees on area trails
over the coming months.
Fall of 2015, Heart of
Oregon Corp youth crew
assisted with Whychus
Overlook barrier free trail
construction near Sisters.
The 1 mile loop of compacted
gravel trail is open to hikers
and is wheel chair accessible
on south half. Trail is closed
to bikers and stock.
Have a safe and funtastic Summer Trails Season!