Distance: ~7.5 miles, round trip. Plan on spending 4-5 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Description: An easy ramble along the Deschutes River from the Lava Island Trailhead to Dillon Falls and back. The vine maples should be colorful!
Elevation gain/loss: ~100 feet of gain.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Bug repellent and bug/sun protection. NW Forest parking permit pass required. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Number of hikers: 12 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 9:00 am sharp!
Contact: Gary Jones, 503-551-5712
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
