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Newberry National Volcanic Monument U.S Deschutes National Forest U.S. Forest Service Newberry National Volcanic Monument U.S. Department of Agriculture Volcanic Vistas photo: “Paulina Falls” by Heidi Walker Look Inside! Volcanic Wonders… Yours to Discover 2… Activities 3… Lodging, Food, & Shuttle Visiting Newberry National Volcanic Monument allows you to explore Newberry Volcano, the largest volcano in 4… Hiking & Camping the Cascade Range. There are extraordinary Volcanic Wonders within the Monument, making it a great place to learn 5… Area Maps about Central Oregon’s fiery past. Newberry’s eruptive history began 500,000 years ago and created massive lava 6… Caves, Bats, & Wildlife flows covering 1,200 square miles, producing lava tubes, and over 400 cinder cones and volcanic vents during it’s 7… Your Monument active periods. The last eruption occurred just 1,300 years ago. 8… Overview Map Newberry’s rich cultural history offers many ways for you to connect with those who came before. From the na- tive communities who first crossed this land to the early European and American explorers, from the grassroots led Monument creators to casual visitors today, people have marveled at this rugged landscape for thousands of years. Discovery Awaits You Lava Butte rises 500 feet above its 9 square-mile lava flow. It erupted 7,000 years ago and is one of Newberry’s many cinder cones. Lava Cast Forest formed when Welcome! Lava Butte photo: Heidi Walker a lava flow overtook an old-growth It’s been more than 30 years since forest and cooled to form casts of the legislation was enacted by Congress trees that once stood there. to create Newberry National Volcanic Lava Cast Forest photo: K. Sperl Monument. On November 5, 1990 a National Monument was born from Lava River Cave is a mile-long grassroots citizen passion to protect lava tube formed during Newberry and preserve Newberry’s remarkable Volcano’s massive eruptions about geologic landforms for present and 80,000 years ago. future generations. Newberry Caldera photo: US Forest Service The power of the collective voices that Newberry Caldera contains the were necessary to drive Newberry’s crystal-clear East Lake and Paulina designation are needed today more than Lake, several lava flows, and lots of ever. As we face growing environmental opportunity for adventure. Lava River Cave S. McBride photo: and social challenges, it’s important to continue to develop our connections with the natural world to renew body Big Obsidian Flow stretches just and spirit, and to spark a voice to speak over a square mile and formed just for the special places we hold dear. 1,300 years ago, making it Newberry’s youngest lava flow. I truly hope you have a safe and rewarding exploration of Newberry Big Obsidian Flow Rensch C. photo: National Volcanic Monument. Thank Paulina Peak crowns Newberry you for visiting and celebrating your Caldera at its highest point of 7,984 ft. treasured public lands on the Deschutes It offers grand views of the south and Paulina Peak photo: C. McNally National Forest. west flanks of Newberry Volcano and the surrounding area. Scott McBride Monument Manager Paulina Falls spills over the lowest point of Newberry Caldera, Use the QR code plummeting 80 ft. in a twin waterfall. to get the NNVM Paulina Falls photo: J. Reese Volcanic Wonders Mobile App! Call the MONUMENT HOTLINE (541) 383-5700 for up-to-date information Monument Profile Newberry National Volcanic Monument encompasses 57,384 acres within the Deschutes National Forest. This tract of National Forest System land was desig- nated as a national monument in 1990 when Congress passed and President George H.W. Bush signed the locally inspired and crafted legislation creating the monument. National monuments enjoy similar There is a 10 mph speed limit for all boats protections as national parks but they Biking in the Monument. Help protect these aren’t the same. A national monument Activities The Monument is an excellent place to pristine lakes from aquatic invaders by may be established either by an Act ride whether you seek a challenging road, cleaning, draining and drying your boat of Congress or through an Executive Hiking single-track trail, or an enjoyable paved and all equipment. Non-motorized Order, but a national park can only path. Not all trails are open to bicycles so watercraft 10 feet or longer and Over 110 miles of summer trails and 130 be established by an Act of Congress. please check the table on page 4 before motorized watercraft 12 feet or longer miles of winter trails can be explored Another important difference is that a deciding on your next ride. If you bike require an Oregon Aquatic Invasive within or extending from the Monument. national monument can be managed to the Monument, day-use fees do not Species or Waterway Access Permit. Trails vary widely in difficulty from short by a number of natural resource man- apply. Consider making a donation to walks on paved paths to long hikes on agement agencies. Newberry National Discover Your Forest in lieu of your fee or steep terrain. Use the table on page 4 to Fishing Volcanic Monument is one of the few donating your time as a volunteer! national monuments managed by the find a trail that suits your interests and The first trout were stocked in East Lake Please use bike racks to keep path- U.S. Forest Service. abilities. Many spectacular sights can be in 1912. Since then, both East and Paulina seen from these trails! ways, sitting areas, and doorways Lake have become known as some of the clear. Walk bikes on the sidewalk and pa- Be prepared before going for a hike to best fishing in the State of Oregon. Rain- tio at Lava Lands Visitor Center. Helmets protect yourself and the Monument. bow, Kokanee, brown trout, and chub are are strongly recommended for all cyclists. By the Numbers Bring water, especially on hot days. There lurking in the lakes. is not much shade on the lava flows. Popular rides: Fishing licenses are required and can be • Highest Elevation: 7,984 feet Dress appropriately for the conditions, • Mountain bike the 21-mile Crater Rim purchased online or at either resort. All (Paulina Peak) including proper footwear. Stay on the Trail that circles Newberry Caldera Oregon State Fishing Regulations apply. • Lowest Elevation: 3,960 feet trails for your own safety and to protect with single-track and sweeping views. Pick up a copy of the fishing regulations (Deschutes River) important habitat and fragile vegetation. For a shorter loop, start from Cinder or read them online to learn about daily Know the leash laws and where pets can • Newest Lava Flow: 1,300 years old Hill Trail Head to link the Parallel Trail, catch limits and advisories. or cannot go. Review the Leave No Trace (Big Obsidian Flow) Crater Rim and Newberry Crater Trail. principles on page 3. Talk to a Ranger if • Diameter of the Caldera: 5 miles you have additional questions. • Climb almost 14 miles on asphalt up Swimming • Depth of the underground magma Paulina Lake Road (Road 21) from Many visitors enjoy swimming and wad- chamber: 2-3 miles Highway 97. Recover on the shore of ing in East and Paulina Lakes to cool off. • Height of Paulina falls: 80 ft Wildlife Viewing Paulina Lake at an elevation of 6,331 Look for signs posted about warnings. • Annual Precipitation: 18.37 in. Newberry Caldera is an Oregon State feet. Then enjoy gravity’s pull all the Occasional blue-green algae blooms Wildlife Refuge in addition to being a way back down! can affect water quality and swimmer’s • Miles of trails: 77 National Monument. Many animals live safety– even pets. Do not swim at boat • Cyclists of any age or ability will en- on the Monument but they can be dif- launch facilities. Hot springs at the lakes joy the Sun-Lava paved path. Wind ficult to see. The most common wildlife are undeveloped and shallow. Please, do your way through the forest from sightings are golden-mantled ground not dig around the hot springs. Lava Lands Visitor Center to the squirrels, yellow pine chipmunks and Know Before Deschutes River at the Benham Falls mule deer. Patient observers may see East Trailhead. Go for a short side coyote, black bear, pika, pine martens, Learning You Go trip to see Benham Falls (not paved). fishers, eagles, and osprey. Mountain There are many opportunities to learn Accessibility lion may be in the area but are rarely about the natural and cultural history of Many locations on the Monument seen. The Monument has an abundant Boating Newberry National Volcanic Monument. are accessible to individuals who have While exploring on your own, visit any diversity of bird species as well. Birders East and Paulina Lakes are both excep- various ranges of mobility. The Lava of the interpretive exhibits or hike an in- may check off species in various ecosys- tional locations to take your boat out Lands Visitor Center and Chitwood tems from the high desert to the alpine. terpretive trail. Pick up one of the guide- Exhibit Hall are wheelchair accessible during the warm summer months. Sev- Always keep a safe distance and respect books or historical books at the Discover and have large, accessible restrooms eral boat launches are maintained by wildlife. Never feed them, it can be dan- Your Forest Bookstores. with running water. There are several the Forest Service as well as one at each gerous for people and it is unhealthy To discover even more, join a Ranger-led accessible paths on the Monument resort. Fees apply for boat launch facili- for them if they become habituated to activity or patio talk.
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