Distance: 8.1-9.1 miles, depending on where we can park. Plan on spending 5-6 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 1300 feet of gain.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Please bring water shoes as we will need to ford the middle fork of Tumalo Creek. It's an easy crossing, but will be up to your knees. NW Forest parking permit pass required. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Number of hikers: Sign up is not required for this hike.
Carpooling: 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. Come early to grab a coffee and chat with others before we arrange carpools. Be prepared to leave by 7:00 am sharp!
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
