The mosquitos should be all gone now from these two lakes. Doris Lake is particularly stunning and fairly warm at this time of year.
Distance: 7 miles round trip. Expect 5-6 hours including driving time to and from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 470 ft elevation gain.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, full brim hat, insect repellent and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate due to length of hike.
Number of hikers: 8 maximum including the hike leader.
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
