This is a gently ascending walk up a beautiful canyon on the edge of the Oregon Badlands which is seasonally closed for several months a year for bird nesting. It's recently reopened, so let's go check it out. We will also have the option afterwards to go to the Badlands Rock adding an additional 3 miles to view indigenous pictographs.
Distance: 6.5 miles round trip for the Dry River Canyon portion. Plan on spending 5-6 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 550 feet of gain overall
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate. There is one steep section of trail where hiking poles would be helpful.
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 8:00 am sharp!.
Contact: John Sweat, 916-306-4607
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
