Distance: ~6-7 miles. Plan on spending 6-7 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Description: Enjoy panoramic views of the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers atop a plateau. This is a moderate hike with 600 feet elevation gain. We will have a snack at a viewpoint on the top. Registration opens Tuesday, May 12.
Elevation gain/loss: ~600 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. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Number of hikers: 10 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!
Trail Map and Description: The road to the trailhead is paved. Distance from The Grove is about 48 miles. Drive time just over one hour. Low clearance cars will be ok. There is a rest room at the trailhead. The trailhead is in Cove Palisades State Park, and an Oregon State Park permit will be required. These are available online or in the park.
Contact: Gary Jones, 503-551-5712
