The Lost Lake trail goes up the east side of the Obsidian Flow in the Newberry National Monument. We park at a hidden driveway between Paulina and East lakes, and walk across the road to the TH. After two miles, we switchback over to the Obsidian Flow for an unexpected view. At the 2.5 mile mark, we leave the Lost Lake trail to ascend to the Rim Trial. We do a lollipop loop on the Rim Trail, back to the Lost Lake trail along a remote pumice desert (lost lake?). We then return to the uphill trail and descend to the parking spot.
Registration will open Tuesday!
Distance: 9 miles round trip. Plan on spending 5-6 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 1640 feet gain
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (gaiters encouraged). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate to Difficult
Number of hikers: 10 max including hike leader.
Carpooling: Carpooling will be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund.
Meeting place: Meet at 9:00 at the Park N Ride at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Paulina Lake Road. We will figure out carpooling there.
Contact: Eric Ness, 971-708-3404
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
