Description: Finally, there's fresh snow! 10 inches at Mt Bachelor. This trip will start at the Mt Bachelor Nordic Center and head down the Common Corridor, across the closed Cascade Lakes Highway, then onto the dedicated snowshoe loop trail to Todd Lake and back.
Please be aware that bad weather conditions can alter or even cancel trips. Also note that the difficulty of any trail can change based on current conditions such as recent snowfall and may necessitate changes to the route. Please be on the lookout for emails from the trip leader regarding the trip.
Distance/hours: Trip is just over 4 miles RT. Plan on spending 5 hours, including drive time to/from trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 400 ft elevation gain.
Difficulty Level: Moderate due to the distance and some potential for deep snow. All participants will take turns breaking trail, if needed.
What to bring: Winter 10 Essentials, water, snack/lunch. Dogs are not allowed on this trip.
Required Equipment: Snowshoes and over-the-ankle waterproof boots. Gaiters and hiking poles with large baskets for stability are recommended, but not required.
Number of participants: 10 participants including the trip leader.
Meet Up Location Information: 9:00 am at Skyline Park. Skyline Park is located on Mountaineer Way, across from Cascade Junior High (19619 Mountaineer Way). Turn onto Mountaineer Way, pass the Seven Peaks School parking area entrance; Skyline Park's first parking area is the next right after that. There is a porta-potty in the parking area. Leader is driving a brown Ford pickup truck.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund.
Leader: John Stephenson, 541-968-3091
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
