This hike requires registration. Registration will open on Sept 10th in the morning.
Distance: 8.4 miles. Plan on spending 7-8 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 1100 feet 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
Number of hikers: 10 max including hike leader.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. The road to the trailhead is partly on a graveled road. 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 8:00 am sharp!
Contact: Gary Jones, 503-551-5712