Distance: 5.5 miles RT. Plan on spending 5-6 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 200 feet loss/gain
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Forest Service pass required at trailhead. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: moderate. There is a steep section heading down from the canyon rim to river. Poles would be helpful on this section.
Number of hikers: Sign up is not required for this hike.
Carpooling: There is street parking around the Grove. Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund. Be generous for obvious reasons.
Meeting place: The Grove in NW Crossing: 921 NW Mount Washington Drive, Bend. We'll grab a table in the general seating area, near Thump. Look for the people who look like they're about to go hiking. Come early to grab a coffee and chat with others before we arrange carpools.
Contact: Kelly Cleman, 425-268-3437
The Central Oregon Nordic Club, PO Box 744, Bend, OR 97709, is chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Email: conordicclub@gmail.com
