The mosquitos should mostly be gone from these two lakes. Doris Lake is particularly stunning and fairly warm at this time of year. Bring your swimsuit along if you want to take a dip in the water.
Distance: 5.5 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 9:00 am sharp!
Contact: Doris Feenstra, 530-320-9922
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
