Deschutes National Forest
Summer Trail Access and Conditions Update KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Updated July 2, 2014 Fourth of July Report
Summer Trail Highlights Mostly warm to hot and sunny. Reminder: Possession/Discharging of fireworks on National Forest Lands is prohibited! Summer trails below 6,100’ generally snow free/accessible with down trees on some trails. “Mud factor” on trails near snow line is moderate …avoid muddy sections! Trail clearing is reaching full stride Green Lks, Moraine Lk, So. Sister and
Broken Top trails are mostly blocked Todd Lake on June 5 with current conditions still patchy to by snow. sectional snow around the lake, parking area now open. Three Sisters Loop is blocked by snow Road 370 closed until possibly early August. for approx. 5-8 miles. Not
recommended until snow free.
Skyliner Trailhead has reopened. Tumalo Falls road/trailhead OPEN, North Fork Trail cleared of blowdown. Hwy 46 is OPEN Road 16 to Three Creek Lk is OPEN HWY 242, Mckenzie Pass is OPEN Paulina Peak road is OPEN Seasonal snow closure of 370 Road is in effect until possibly early August. Watch weather forecasts closely. Go prepared with your Ten Essential Systems: Navigation (map and compass) Sun protection (sunglasses/sunscreen) Recent reconstruction of a section of Park Meadow Trail, Insulation (extra clothing) converting old roadbed into single track trail. SCA Trail Illumination (headlamp/flashlight) Crew Volunteers will continue heavy tread and drainage on First-aid supplies trails effected by the Pole Creek Fire of 2012. Fire(waterproofmatches/lighter/candles) Repair kit and tools Nutrition (extra food) Hydration (extra water) Emergency shelter GENERAL SUMMER TRAIL CONDITIONS AS OF JULY 2:
Area near Green Lakes TH now snow free with snow blocking trails 2 miles up the trails. Much Wilderness access over 6,200’ is currently blocked by snow.
Summer trails below 6,100’ near Cascade Crest (eastside) and 7,700’ in Newberry Caldera are generally snow free. Patchy or sectional snow may yet be found on some trails near this elevation range. The closer to the Cascade Crest you are, generally the lower the current snow line. Trails west of the Crest may have snow at lower elevations.
Use on summer trails is on the increase so heads up and be ready to share the trail and watch out for each other. Down tree reports are coming in with a general picture being painted of moderate blowdown on summer trails. However, a few trails thru beetle or fire kill areas have higher numbers of downed trees. Trail clearing is approaching full swing and will continue over the next few weeks as volunteers and trail crew become increasingly available.
Most Wilderness trailheads are now snow free/accessible and wilderness trails to approx. 6,100’ generally snow free. Patchy snow may be found below 6,000’.
Variable low elevation trail conditions! Most low elevation non-Wilderness summer trails below 5,400’ are currently in fair, good or improving condition. Early summer season conditions do exist and trail clearing by volunteers is increasing. Expect to find some blowdown as well as increasing snow to muddy trail conditions as you approach the snow line.
Using soft to muddy trails severely impacts our summer trails, causing long term tread damage and trail erosion. PLEASE, AVOID USING MUDDY TRAILS!
SCA volunteers learning the fine art of clearing trails using crosscut saws and axes.
Trail volunteers increasingly hitting the trails for logout and general maintenance. Each year, hundreds of trail volunteers put in thousands of hours towards maintaining over 2,000 miles of Deschutes National Forest trails; summer and winter! Without volunteers, your public access trails would not be as enjoyable as they Allingham Trail College students learning to appreciate trail drainge are. Remember to improvements using large (heavy) rocks. “Thank” our volunteers!
Two Bulls Fire near Bend, a reminder we are in early fire season and extra caution is called for when using campfires and other potential ignition sources. IFPL is now level II with 1 pm shutdown on chainsaws.
Northwest Youth
Corps crews
complete finishing
touches on variety
of Metolius River
restoration
projects.
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST SUMMER TRAILHEADS/TRAILS:
Summer trail access is increasing with the rising snowline and spring melt. Wilderness trails are increasingly becoming accessible with the approach of summer.
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District summer trails/access:
Phils TH area trails have reopened and are snow free, being maintained, becoming dusty, increased use, and in good condition. Ben’s and Phil’s Trails are now one-way trails See map and additional information below! Mrazek Trail (east of Road 4601) remains closed until further notice due to the Two Bulls Fire. For more information on COTA, who they are, what they do and how you can help, go to: http://cotamtb.com/
Tumalo Falls Trailhead is OPEN. North Fork Trail is snow free to Happy Valley except for a short section of snow. The trail is cleared of blowdown and open to bikers in the uphill only direction. Reminder for bikers, biking is permitted in the uphill direction only on North Fork to the Metolius-Windigo Trail for a downhill, return trip on Mrazek and or Farewell Trails. Bridge Creek Trail is hiking only and closed to bikes, stock animals and dogs, as it passes thru the Bend Municipal Watershed. North Fork Trail is open to hikers, dogs and bikers (uphill only). South Fork trail to Swampy trail system likely has light blowdown and moderate snow. Flagline Trail, is CLOSED until Aug. 15, for elk calving. Be aware of water line construction in progress along Skyliner Road to Tumalo Falls Trailhead.
Mrazek Trail beyond Shevlin Park currently has a short detour due to the Two Bulls Fire. Follow the trail detour signs to the 4609 road. All other trails have reopened with the control of this fire. For further fire information on this and other incidents go to: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3889/22042/
Deschutes River Trailheads/Trails are in good condition from Entrada to Benham Falls and on to Sunriver. New trail construction in progress from Sunriver to Lava Lands with a new paved trail scheduled to open Fall 2014. The footbridge at Benham East has reopened after construction of a surfaced connector trail to the Sunriver to Lava Lands trail which remains CLOSED while under construction. Please avoid this construction work, especially effecting Blackrock Trail which is also currently closed to Lava Lands from Benham East Trailhead.
The seasonal DOG LEASH regulation along the Deschutes River Corridor is in effect May 15 thru Sept. 15. During this time, due to high use and potential for user conflicts, dogs are required to be on leash when in the corridor between Meadow Picnic and Benham Falls East. This includes all the River trails and recreation sites between these two locations. Dogs are permitted off leash in the river. See below under Wilderness for the July 15 to Sept. 15 seasonal DOG LEASH regulation on high use Wilderness trails around Todd Lake, Broken Top, Green and Moraine Lakes and South Sister.
Lava Lands Trails - Lava Lands is now open seven days/week. Lava Lands interpretive trails and the trail on Lava Butte are open. Blackrock Trail to Benham East is closed due to new trail construction on the Sunriver to Lava Lands paved trail that parallels Blackrock TR. Please use the 9702 road to access between Benham East and Lava Lands. The new paved trail is still under construction and closed until further notice.
Wanoga Mt. Bike Trails are snow free with maintenance in progress. Be aware of special trail events/races over the coming weeks.
Swampy Lake Trails are snow free, expect blowdown on trails. Flagline is closed until Aug. 15 for elk calving.
Tumalo Mt. – Trail is 40% snow covered.
Todd Lake Trailhead and parking area are open. Todd Lake basin has 40-60% snow cover with up to 4’ drifts. Road 370 is blocked by snow and closed to hwy vehicles until approx. early August. This includes access to road 380 which provides vehicle access to the Broken Top Trailhead. Do not block closed gates!
Todd Creek Horse Camp – Snow free access. Access on the Metolius-Windigo Horse trail southbound to Quinn Meadow may have patchy snow (clearing in progress) and northbound is blocked by patchy to sectional snow.
Sparks Lake Trailhead – Trailhead is snow free with trail to Met/Win TR patchy snow and blowdown likely.
Ray Atkison Trailhead and Sparks Lake boat ramp – Snow free access with patchy snow and light blowdown on trails.
Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead – Snow free access to TH. See Wilderness sections below!
Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead – Snow free access to TH. See Wilderness sections below!
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp area trails – Snow free access with most non-Wilderness trails near the camp now cleared of blowdown. Patchy snow, increasing to sectional snow above 6,000’.
Metolius-Windigo Trail is mostly snow free with sections of snow blocking trail from Happy Valley south to Todd Creek Horse Camp. Trail clearing in progress at low to mid elevations. Trail sections are cleared or light blowdown/passible from Bear Valley TH to Three Trappers HC and then cleared from Quinn Meadow HC to a mud bog approx. 1 mile NE of junction with Winoppee Lk Trail at Big Cultus Lk. Then cleared from that junction to Little Cultus Lk./Deer Lk. Also cleared from Many Lks TH SE to Lemish Lk with Lemish Lk to TH cleared. No clearing yet in progress south of Lemish Lake.
The very hazardous 200’ muddy section of Met/Win Tr. just north of the road 1514 crossing (SW of Sisters), just out of the gravel pit has dried out and considered safe for stock passage. Watch for soft spots! This mud section is also now passible by hikers and bikers. A permanent reroute of the seasonal mud bog is being considered.
Cultus Lake and Winopee Lk TH - Accessible. Winopee Lk Trail is snow free and cleared from TH at Cultus Lk to Winopee Lk. Trails beyond Winopee Lk. to PCT possible patchy snow and light to heavy blowdown. Trail around Cultus to Deer Lk and Little Cultus Trailheads is also cleared except for one manageable blockage.
Lemish Lake TH – Accessible with trail to Lemish Lk then on to Many Lks Trailhead snow free and cleared of blowdown. 1 mile of trail cleared towards Lily Lk Trail. Road access to Little Cultus Lake, bumpy but good with the road to Irish/Taylor now snow free and though rough is passable to high clearance vehicles.
Charlton Lake TH – Accessible with PCT cleared north to junction with Harrelson HC Trail. Lily Lake Trail from PCT has not been cleared for approx. 10 yrs with approx. 150 trees down, is brushy and difficult to follow and not passible by stock. Volunteers will attempt to clear this access to Lily Lk by the end of the season.
Osprey Point TH – Accessible and light blowdown likely.
Fall River Trail – Light blowdown possible.
South/North Twin Lakes area trails – Snow free with light blowdown likely.
Horse Butte to Swamp Wells area trails – Horse Butte to Swamp Wells area trails – Area trails are snow free and mostly in good condition. Blowdown either cleared or light north of Swamp Wells CG. Swamp Wells Trail south towards Crater Rim Trail is mostly cleared with blowdown likely within 1-2 miles of 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. Be aware of recent prescribed burn activities along some trails.
Newberry Caldera trails access is snow free in the caldera floor and some patchy snow near or at the rim. Paulina Lakeshore, Silica, Little Crater, Paulina Falls and PSO trails are snow free and cleared of blowdown. The road to Paulina Peak is now open for the season. Paulina Peak Trail likely has some patchy snow and blowdown.
Peter Skene Ogden Trail - Snow free and cleared of blowdown. Bikers are allowed in uphill direction only.
Lava Cast Forest Trailhead – Trailhead and trail are accessible and free of blow down.
PCT – Trailhead accesses from the Deschutes National Forest approach are snow free and accessible. Trail users may encounter snow down to 5,900’ on the eastside of the Crest. West of the Crest, snow may be at lower elevations, especially from Mesa Creek area north to Obsidian area. Limited reports on downed trees but in general, blowdown levels are looking about average. Some PCT trail clearing in progress with Charlton Lk north to Irish/Taylor Lakes cleared. Patchy snow reported above Summit Lake. Light blowdown reported on section between Six Lks Trail north to Horse Lake Trail. Patchy snow possible near North Mathieu Lake. Hwy 242, Mckenzie Pass now open for the summer season. Go to: http://www.pcta.org/ 2 hikers recently rescued from PCT north of Irish/Taylor – Two hikers became cold and wet from recent weather then lost PCT due to deep snow on a sectional northbound hike in the area of Irish Mt. Attempting to follow snow covered trails is often difficult to impossible. These hikers’ cell phone/GPS batteries went dead and solar charger unable to charge. Trail users should go fully prepared for the conditions and back out before getting in over their heads.
Wilderness Trails – See special wilderness trails section below.
Sisters Ranger District summer trails/access:
Black Butte Trail – Trailhead is accessible. Hiker use only on both upper and new lower Black Butte Trails. Upper/lower trails now cleared and snow free.
Metolius River Trails – Snow free and in fair to good condition. An ongoing trail project involving rock hardening of eroding river bank from Head of the Metolius to Bridge 99 has begun and will continue into fall. Please avoid walking thru the many trail and river side restoration sites. Hiker only trails.
Metolius River Restoration with Northwest Youth Corps.
Peterson Ridge Trails Area trails and trailheads are mostly fair to good conditions. Trail maintenance in progress with most trails cleared of blowdown.
Suttle Lake Trail is in good condition. Recent year’s shoreline/trail stabilization project to repair shoreline trail erosion continues. Watch for ongoing trail restoration work and rock materials that have been moved onto the trail for repairs. Please, do not move or play on any of this rock as it may move unexpectedly.
Lake Creek Trail is open to biker/hiker use along its entire length from Suttle Lake Resort to Camp Sherman. This trail is mostly located on closed roads and makes for mostly easy, family friendly biking and hiking. Watch your head when going under the Hwy 20 bridge and with its limited vertical clearance of less than 6 ft. Approximately 2 miles of the mid-section are open to horse traffic with access from the Metolius-Windigo Trail.
Metolius-Windigo Trail - SEE DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Head of Jack Creek Trail – Accessible and cleared of blow down from the trailhead and the campground to the head springs area. The hiker only foot bridge at the head of the Jack Creek has been removed due to poor condition. Please stay on trail in this area and avoid walking in the remaining fragile riparian area.
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Wilderness Trails – See special wilderness trails section below.
Crescent Ranger District summer trails/access:
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Oldenberg Trail snow free with light blowdown likely.
Summit Lk Trail – Access to Summit Lake from Crescent is reported snow free but rough. Trail conditions unknown but possible patchy snow with blowdown.
Meek Lk Trail – Unknown conditions but expect blowdown.
Windy Lakes Trail – Unknown conditions but expect blowdown.
Windigo Pass – conditions unknown but expect patchy snow.
Whitefish Horse Camp is snow free. Unknown conditions on Whitefish Ck Trail; expect patchy snow above 6,000’ and blowdown.
Metolius-Windigo Trail - SEE DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Maiden Peak – conditions unknown but likely snow free to TH, patchy snow at higher elevation and blowdown on trail.
Wilderness Trails – See special wilderness trails section below.
Special Deschutes National Forest Wilderness Trails Report: Updated 7/2/14
Wilderness Permits Required
Wilderness permits are required within all Deschutes National Forest Wildernesses. Please be sure to read trailhead information and fill out the free, self-issue permit at the permit station.
“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
Most Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are now snow free and accessible with trails mostly snow free to 6,000’ and snowline rising above. Limited trail clearing in progress but increasing in coming weeks.
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 2.3 and impassable for stock as well due to dense brush and blow down.
Jefferson Lake TH – Jefferson Lake Trail Dense brush has been cleared for 2.3 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. Ticks have been heavy along this trail.
Brush Creek TH – TH accessible. Brush Creek Trail currently impassable to all traffic. Trail maintenance is scheduled to occur with possible reopening by late Fall.
Cabot Lake TH – Snow free and accessible to TH. Trail snow free to Carl Lake with trail clearing in progress. See Jefferson Lk TH above for heavy blowdown/brush warning on Jefferson Lk Trail.
Bear Valley TH – Accessible, Rockpile Lake Trail likely snow free to 6,000’ with 87 trees down. Minto Lake Trail is impassable to all traffic due to erosion, brush, blowdown with no maintenance since the 2003 B and B Fire.
Jack Lake TH – TH accessible with trails blocked by snow around 6,000’. Canyon Creek loop trail now cleared but patchy/sectional snow begins at the lower meadows and snow currently blocks trail above. Too early for wildflowers, mosquitos are so far light but expected to increase. Trail to Wasco Lake partially cleared. Old Summit Trail south currently under some blowdown.
Volunteers logging
out Canyon Creek
Trail on 6/19.
Snow blocks trail Round Lake TH – Accessible, trail cleared and snow free to Square Lk and above to approx. 6,000’. Old Summit Trail not above lower cleared north but is cleared of blowdown and heavy brush south of Square Lk to PCT/Santiam Pass. meadows.
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 is under a non-maintenance condition.
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 passable to high clearance vehicles with road in rough condition. Might find patchy snow northbound with blowdown. PCT south cleared to Charlton Lk.
Many Lakes TH – TH accessible with Met/Win Trail cleared towards Lemish but Many Lake Trail towards Cultus Lk has not been cleared.
Deer Lake TH – Trailhead accessible, trail cleared of blowdown to the Wilderness Boundary. Trail cleared around Big Cultus Lake from Deer/Little Cultus Lakes.
Winopee Lake TH – Accessible with Winopee Lk Trail snow free and mostly cleared of blowdown to Winopee Lake. Trail on to Snowshoe Lakes light blowdown with some brush encroaching.
Corral Swamp TH – Accessible TH. Trail cleared to Met/Win. See Met/Win section for conditions and nearby mud/water blocking.
Lucky Lake TH – Accessible with trail cleared to Lake and snow free. Senoj Lk Tr. limited clearing in progress.
Six Lakes TH – Accessible with trail not cleared, likely moderate blowdown to Doris Lks and PCT. PCT reported north to Elk Lk TH with light blowdown and patchy snow.
Elk Lake TH – TH accessible and trail to PCT snow free and free of blowdown. PCT south to Six Lks Trail reported light blowdown.
Mirror Lk TH – TH accessible and trails likely blocked by snow above 5,900’ with light blowdown. Campfires prohibited within ¼ mile of Mirror Lakes management area.
Devils Lakes TH – Hwy 46 open, TH accessible and trails blocked by snow above 6,000’ (1.25 mile from TH) with light blowdown. Wilderness Permit registration station on Wickiup Plains Trail moved to just west of culvert under Highway.
South Sister Climbers – Trailheads accessible with trails blocked by snow above 5,700’. Climbers trail is mostly under 2-6’ of snow starting about 1 mile in and you are following an unmarked snow route. The summer trail/climbing route is not marked for snow travel. Have a map and navigation equipment, compass/GPS. Booting alone may be challenging as “postholing” is likely at some point in the day. Have the backcountry skills for recognizing/assessing avalanche, ice fall, cornice, rock fall and other spring backcountry dangers. Avoid crossing frozen lakes and watch for dangers in snow bridging across streams.
South Sister with Moraine Lake iced over with 6-8’ snow in general area on May 11, 2013.
Green Lakes TH – Hwy 46 open, TH accessible and trails blocked by snow above 6,000’ with light blowdown..
Todd Lake Trailhead and parking area are open. Todd Lake basin has 40-60% snow cover with up to 4’ drifts. Road 370 is blocked by snow and closed to hwy vehicles until approx. early August. This includes access to road 380 which provides vehicle access to the Broken Top Trailhead. Do not block closed gates!
Broken Top TH – Not accessible with 5-6 ft. of snow in general area. Rd 370 closed and blocked by snow until late July to early August.
Tam Rim/Three Creek Lake area Trailheads – TH accessible and trails blocked by snow above 6,400’ with light blowdown. 16 road gate now open with road work in progress.
Park Meadow TH – Accessible with trail cleared for 2 miles then about 15 trees on trail to the meadows. Trail snow free to meadows with snow above. 1 mile section of trail has been reconstructed into single track from the old road bed, with improved drainage for erosion control. 16 road gate open with reroute.
YCC crew working
on finishing
touches on section
of reconstructed
Park Meadow
Trail.
Pole Creek TH – Trailhead accessible, expect snow beginning approx. 6,200’. Trail clearing in progress with trail cleared to Green Lks Trail then south on Green Lks Trail to the ponds or boundary of the Pole Ck Burn. Limited trail clearing to Camp Lk and expect increasing snow. Moderate blowdown likely on Green Lks Tr north to Scott Pass Tr. Scott Pass Tr cleared of blowdown to PCT.
Scott Pass and Millican Crater Trailheads – Trailheads accessible, Scott Pass Tr, Trout Creek Tie and Millican Crater Trails cleared of blowdown.
Black Crater TH – Hwy 242 now open, TH snow free but patchy to sectional snow on trail above 6,000’. Trail cleared of blowdown for 1 mile.
Lava Camp Lake TH – Hwy 242 now open. TH accessible, expect patchy snow and some blowdown to North Mathieu Lk.
Diamond Peak Wilderness:
PCT – SEE PCT DETAILS IN BEND/FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE!
Pengra Pass TH – Accessible. South/Northbound PCT unknown conditions but likely sectional and increasing snow above 6,000’.
Yoran Lk TH - Accessible, Trail to Yoran Lk patchy snow beginning approx.. 6,000’, not cleared.
Fawn Lk TH is accessible with Fawn Lake/Pretty Lake trails not cleared of light blowdown.
Whitefish Horse Camp is accessible, Whitefish Trail blowdown likely.
Summit Lk/PCT – Road access from Crescent Lk reported clear to Summit Lk and to the pass. Unknown conditions beyond.
One-Way Trails Ben’s/Phil’s Loop: Ben’s Trail will be uphill only from the trailhead to Road 300. Phil’s Trail will be downhill only from Junction #18 (at Kent’s Trail) to the trailhead. Phil’s Trailhead
The one-way loop trail will:
Increase safety by reducing user collisions. Reduce user conflict by reducing high-speed passing. Provide better continuity by reducing stopping to allow others to pass. Increase the feeling of solitude. Even in high use areas, directional trails can make it seem like there are fewer people on the trails. “Keep single track single”. Trails will be less impacted by users riding off-trail to pass each other going in opposite directions. Allow for more challenging mountain bike rides. Directional trails allow riders to challenge themselves with fewer interruptions.
For additional information: Visit the COTA website at www.cotamtb.com Contact the Deschutes National Forest: 541-383-4700
SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURES/OPENINGS:
Hwy 46 Fully open from Bend to Crescent Cutoff Road. Cascade Lks Hwy Road 370 CLOSED from Todd Lake parking area to Road 4601 due to 1-6’ of snow. Estimated opening is late July or early August.
Tumalo Falls OPEN to Tumalo Falls Trailhead. North Fork Trail has a patch or Road two of snow and is cleared of blowdown.
Road 21 OPEN; Road to Paulina Peak also open. Good access to recreation Into Newberry sites and lower trailheads. Crater Rim Trail likely patchy snow. Cauldera Hwy 242 Mckenzie Pass, OPEN for the season! Mckenzie Pass Road 16 Road open from Sisters to Three Creek Lakes with a detour in place To Three Ck Lks at the snow park due to road washout.
Road 60 OPENED Around Crescent Lake
Know before you go!
All trail and backcountry users: be aware that your responsibilities include: going prepared for the conditions, looking out for your safety and that of others, if you can render assistance in event of an accident, familiarize yourself with the area thru maps and other media, and look out for and abide by signing and area regulations.
Section of new paved
trail connecting
Sunriver to Benham
East and on to Lava
Lands remains closed
until construction is
complete.
SPECIAL TRAIL EVENTS AFFECTING TRAILHEADS AND TRAILS:
July 5 – Road bike race from Edison, roads 45 to 40 to 4270 to 42 to 46 to 40 to 45. July 6 - Dirty Half Marathon occurs on some trails south and west of Phils TH. July 6 – Super D Enduro mt bike race, Wanoga, Funner to lower Storm King Trails. July 12/13 – 24 hr. mt. bike race/ride, Wanoga trails and roads in the area. July 18 – Cascade Cycling Classic, road bike race, Mt. Bachelor to Crane Prairie Loop. July 19 – High Cascade 100, mt. bike race, Wanoga, roads/trails to west and north.
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”: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ten+essentials.html?s_kwcid=TC|13029|ten%20essentials||S|p|7499840765&cm_mmc=ps_goog le_CH-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Camping%2fHiking_GeneralTerms_Essentials-_- ten%20essentials&gclid=CNq_h8Xbsq4CFQN8hwodYhH-PQ
SPECIAL SAFETY NOTES:
Go prepared for changeable weather conditions. Spring to summer 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 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
Have a safe Summer trails season!