This hike features scenic views of the Cascades and possible wildflowers on a lesser used trail
Distance: 8.6 miles out and back. Expect 8-10 hours including driving time to and from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 1800 ft elevation gain.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, insect repellent and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Difficult due to occasional tree deadfall on trail and sustained uphill grade. some open side slope exposure
Number of hikers: 9 maximum
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: Rays Food place parking lot in Sisters near the EV charging stations at 8:30am.. Let Roz know if making other arrangements. I drive a black Subaru Forester
Contact: Roz O'Donoghue Ph # 541-604-5387
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