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Deschutes National Forest

Fall Trail Access and Conditions Update KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Updated October 10 2014 - Columbus Day Weekend Report

Trail crew members and COIC youth crew working on

debris removal along Sun-Lava Paved Path Cleanup with

temporary closures will wrap-up Oct 10

Student Conservation Volunteers worked thousands of hours on

trail reconstruction this summer Thanks SCA

Summer Trail Highlights

Likely cooler and wet weather with shorter

daylight hours are signs that Fall conditions

are with us over the coming months We

will increasingly see snow at higher

elevations over the coming weeks Watch

weather forecasts closely and go prepared

Two recent search and rescue missions on

Broken Top and just west of Middle Sister

due to sudden coldwet weather confirm

the need to go prepared for the

unexpected Unprepared hikers became

lost in poor visibility and were experiencing

late stages of hypothermia before being

found by Deschutes County SAR volunteers

370 Road is open for the season and

scheduled to remain open until snowfall

Summer trails are currently snow free 80-

85 of Deschutes National Forest trails

are cleared of downed trees

Flagline Trail is open for the season

Green Lks Moraine Lk basins currently

snow free Overnight camping permitted

only in Designated Campsites no campfires

Three Sisters Loop is currently snow free

Go prepared with your Ten Essential

Systems

Navigation (map and compass)

Sun protection (sunglassessunscreen)

Insulation (extra clothing)

Illumination (headlampflashlight)

First-aid supplies

Fire(waterproofmatcheslightercandles)

Repair kit and tools

Nutrition (extra food)

Hydration (extra water)

Emergency shelter

GENERAL SUMMER TRAIL CONDITIONS AS OF OCT 10

PCT trail clearing

Backcountry trail access is generally good Approximately 85 of the Deschutes

National Forest Trails are clear of blowdown or readily passible to hiker biker and

stock travel Down trees are possible yet on some trails and a few trails thru beetle

or fire kill areas may have higher numbers of downed trees With recent warm and

dry weather trails are again becoming dusty Enjoy the great Fall trail conditions

Be prepared for possible snow fall at higher elevations over the coming weeks 925 a

ldquodustingrdquo of snow fell above 8700rsquo along the Pacific Crest peaks

Camping in Moraine and Green Lakes

basins permitted only at designated

campsites Tents must be within 15

ft of campsite post Campfires

prohibited and please pack out toilet

paper Expect campsites near or at

capacity on weekends If full you

must camp outside of signed basin

Student Conservation Association volunteers learning the fine art of clearing trails using crosscut saws

and axes

YCC crew members

assist with replacement

of puncheon bridges

over riparian areas of

Swampy Lakes Trail in

Happy Valley

Allingham Trail College students learning to appreciate trail drainge improvements using large (heavy)

rocks

Fall planting and

continued riparian

restoration along

Metolius River

begins again next

week Watch for

workers along

trails

Trail volunteers hitting

the trails for logout and

general maintenance

Each year hundreds of

trail volunteers put in

thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National

Forest trails summer

and winter Without

volunteers your public

access trails would not

be as enjoyable as they

are Remember to

ldquoThankrdquo our volunteers

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST SUMMER TRAILHEADSTRAILS

BendFort Rock Ranger District summer trailsaccess

Phils TH area trails are cleared of down trees moderate to high use and in good

condition Benrsquos and Philrsquos Trails are now one-way trails See map and additional

information below For more information on COTA who they are what they do and how

you can help go to httpcotamtbcom Deschutes National Forest and COTA are

asking for your help in preventing vandalism on public access trails If you see or have

information regarding vandalism on public trails and facilities please contact local land

managers or law enforcement

Tumalo Falls Trailhead is OPEN North Fork Trail is currently snow free and in good

condition The trail is cleared of blowdown and open to bikers in the uphill only direction

Reminder for bikers biking is permitted in the uphill direction only on North Fork to the

Metolius-Windigo Trail for a downhill return trip on Mrazek and or Farewell Trails Bridge

Creek Trail is hiking only and closed to bikes stock animals and dogs as it passes thru the

Bend Municipal Watershed North Fork Trail is open to hikers dogs and bikers (uphill

only) South Fork trail to Swampy trail system might have light blowdown Flagline Trail

is open for the season Be aware of water line constructiontraffic delay in progress along

Skyliner Road to Tumalo Falls Trailhead

Mrazek Trail beyond Shevlin Park currently has a short detour due to the Two Bulls

Fire Follow the trail detour signs to the 4609 road

Deschutes River TrailheadsTrails are in good condition from Entrada to Benham Falls and

on to Sunriver The new Sun-Lava paved path is now open East Benham Falls day use area

trails received a new layer of packed gravel for a barrier free trail experience Be aware

of additional work on the Sun-Lava Trail just east of Benham East Day Use area

Sun-Lava paved path is now open These 53 miles of 10 ft wide paved trails are open to

non-motorized wheeled vehicles (bikes wheel chairs strollers roller blades skate boards

unicycles etc) and connect Sunriver to Lava Lands and Benham East day use area The

paths are very popular on weekends with hikers and wheeled traffic Please slow down on

hills at roadtrail crossings and in congested areas Watch for other trail users and be

courteous October 10 is the last scheduled day for removal of over 200 slash piles and

firewood from the trail edges Temporary closures were in place for public and worker

safety

Another short term trail closure will be in place for the trail section between the Benham

Foot Bridge and Black Rock mt bike trail This work will correct the steep cut slope along

the trail Trail traffic will be rerouted during the project with possible start date

sometime within the next 2 weeks

The seasonal DOG LEASH regulations along the Deschutes River and Wilderness trails

around Todd Lake Broken Top Green and Moraine Lakes and South Sister have been

lifted as of September 15 Please continue to practice ldquocanine courtesyrdquo with your pets by

maintaining full voice or physical control as necessary and when near other users and

wildlife The leash requirement will go into effect with next yearrsquos high use periods

Lava Lands Trails - Lava Lands seasonal closure begins cob October 12 Lava Lands

interpretive trails and the trail on Lava Butte are open Blackrock Trail to Benham East

has reopened with minor reroutesconnections with the newly opened Sun-Lava paved path

Lava River Cave closed for the 2014 season on Sept 8 early due to stair reconstruction

Wanoga Mt Bike Trails are snow free and in good condition

Swampy Lake Trails are mostly cleared of blowdown Flagline is open for the season

Snow is likely over coming weeks

Tumalo Mt ndash Trail is cleared of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks

Todd Lake Trailhead and parking area are open Todd Lake basin normally begins to see

snow in October There are about 15 trees down on the trail around the lake and the

meadows may be soft and possible with mud please stay on trails Road 370 is open for

the season This includes access to road 380 which provides vehicle access to the

Broken Top Trailhead Road 380 is very rough and high clearance vehicle

recommended The road is subject to snow closure without notice during the month

of October or early November

Todd Creek Horse Camp ndashAccess on the Metolius-Windigo Horse trail southbound to

Quinn Meadow is good and northbound to Happy Valley also good Snow is possible over

coming weeks

Sparks Lake Trailhead ndash Trailhead is currently accessible with trail to MetWin TR

cleared Snow is possible over coming weeks

Ray Atkison Trailhead and Sparks Lake boat ramp ndash Trails cleared of blowdown

Green LakesSoda Creek Trailhead ndash Currently snow free and mostly cleared of

blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks See Wilderness sections below

Devils LakeSouth Sister Trailhead ndash Currently snow free on Climbers Trail but a light

snow fell on the volcanoes above 8700rsquo in late September Most trails in area are cleared

of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks See Wilderness sections below

Quinn Meadow Horse Camp area trails ndash Snow free access with most non-Wilderness

trails near the camp now cleared of blowdown

Metolius-Windigo Trail - 90 of the trail has been cleared with the remaining 10 not

scheduled to be cleared this year Trail sections are cleared or light blowdownpassible

from Bear Valley TH (see TH closure below) to Three Creeks HC and then cleared from

Todd Ck HC to approx Moore Creek Trail Then cleared along Crescent Lake to Windigo

Pass Snow is likely over coming weeks

Cultus Lake and Winopee Lk TH - Accessible Winopee Lk Trail is cleared from TH at

Cultus Lk to Winopee Lk Trails beyond Winopee Lk to PCT possible light to moderate

blowdown Trails around Cultus to Deer Lk Little Cultus and on to Many Lakes Trailheads

are also cleared

Lemish Lake TH ndash Accessible with trail to LemishCharlton Lks then west to Many Lks

Trailhead cleared of blowdown Road access to Little Cultus Lake bumpy but good with

the road to IrishTaylor snow free and though rough is passable to high clearance

vehicles Snow is likely over coming weeks

Charlton Lake TH ndash Accessible with PCT mostly cleared north to IrishTaylor Lakes and

beyond The trees that were blocking stock traffic north of IrishTaylor Lks to Six Lks

Trail have been cleared Lily Lake Trail from PCT has not been cleared for approx 10 yrs

with approx 150 trees down is brushy and difficult to follow and not passible by stock

Volunteers will attempt to clear this access to Lily Lk sometime in Fall Snow is likely over

coming weeks

Osprey Point TH ndash Accessible and light blowdown likely

Fall River Trail ndash Light blowdown possible

SouthNorth Twin Lakes area trails ndashLight blowdown likely

Horse Butte to Swamp Wells area trails ndash Horse Butte to Swamp Wells area trails ndash

Area trails are mostly in good condition Blowdown either cleared or light north of Swamp

Wells CG Swamp Wells Trail south towards Crater Rim Trail is mostly cleared with

blowdown likely within 1-2 miles of Crater Rim Trail These are primary use horse trails

bikers if you do use these trails yield to equestrians use extra caution around horses

remove litter and help prevent user conflicts Be aware of recent prescribed burn

activities along some trails

Newberry Caldera trails currently accessible from the caldera floor to the rim with all

trails cleared of blowdown The road to Paulina Peak is open but subject to snow closure

without notice Snow is likely over coming weeks

Peter Skene Ogden (PSO) Trail - Cleared of blowdown Bikers are allowed in uphill

direction only

Lava Cast Forest Trailhead ndash Trailhead and trail are accessible and free of blow down

PCT ndash Trailhead accesses from the Deschutes National Forest approaches are currently

accessible PCT trail clearing completed or in progress along most sections Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass currently open but subject to snow closure without notice Snow is likely

over coming weeks

3 lost hikers recently rescued near Mirror Lake Trio of lost hikers were found very

near the trail after becoming disoriented when leaving the trail If ldquodirectionally

challengedrdquo not experienced in backcountry settings unfamiliar with area etc stay on

trails

Wilderness Trails ndash See special wilderness trails section below

Sisters Ranger District summer trailsaccess

Black Butte Trail ndash Trailhead is accessible Hiker use only on both upper and new lower

Black Butte Trails Upperlower trails now cleared Snow is likely over coming weeks

Metolius River Trails ndash Good condition An ongoing trail project involving rock hardening

of eroding river bank from Head of the Metolius to Bridge 99 has begun and will continue

into fall with further riparian restoration and planting Please avoid walking thru the many

trail and river side restoration sites Hiker only trails

Metolius River Restoration with Northwest Youth Corps

Peterson Ridge Trails - Area trails and trailheads are mostly fair to good conditions

Trail maintenance in progress with most trails cleared of blowdown Rodeo ground tie trail

horse ford on Wychus Creek is now cleared for fording

Suttle Lake Trail is in good condition Recent yearrsquos shorelinetrail stabilization project

to repair shoreline trail erosion continues Watch for ongoing trail restoration work and

rock materials that have been moved onto the trail for repairs Please do not move or play

on any of this rock as it may move unexpectedly

Lake Creek Trail is open to bikerhiker use along its entire length from Suttle Lake

Resort to Camp Sherman This trail is mostly located on closed roads and makes for

mostly easy family friendly biking and hiking Watch your head when going under the Hwy

20 bridge and with its limited vertical clearance of less than 6 ft Approximately 2 miles

of the mid-section are open to horse traffic with access from the Metolius-Windigo Trail

Metolius-Windigo Trail - SEE DETAILS IN BENDFORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT

ABOVE

Head of Jack Creek Trail ndash Accessible and cleared of blow down from the trailhead and

the campground to the head springs area The hiker only foot bridge at the head of the

Jack Creek has been removed due to poor condition Please stay on trail in this area and

avoid walking in the remaining fragile riparian area

PCT ndash SEE PCT DETAILS IN BENDFORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT ABOVE


Crescent Ranger District summer trailsaccess


Oldenberg Trail is cleared from Whitefish HC to Windigo Pass Snow is likely over coming

weeks

Summit Lk Trail ndash Access to Summit Lake from Crescent is a rough road First 3 miles of

trail cleared with light to moderate blowdown beyond Snow is likely over coming weeks

Meek Lk Trail ndash Unknown conditions but expect blowdown Snow is likely over coming

weeks

Windy Lakes Trail ndash Trail conditions of moderate blowdown with first 15 mile cleared

Windigo Pass ndashrough road Snow is likely over coming weeks

Whitefish Horse Camp ndash Whitefish Trail cleared and very passible from Horse Camp to

Trapper Ck TH and Oldenberg trail cleared to Windigo Pass Crater Butte Trail east of

Whitefish Ck Trail mostly cleared of blowdown Fawn Lk Trail cleared Snow is likely over

coming weeks


ABOVE

Maiden Peak ndash Cleared of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks


Special Deschutes National Forest Wilderness Trails Report Updated 101014

Wilderness Permits Required

Wilderness permits are required thru

October 31 within all Deschutes National

Forest Wildernesses Please be sure to

read trailhead information and fill out the

free self-issue permit at the permit

station

ldquoLEAVE NO TRACErdquo REMINDER

PLEASE PRACTICE THE SEVEN LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPALS Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly ndash See photo and information below on wrong disposal and effects

Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors For details on the 7 LNT Principals httplntorglearn7-principles

POLE CREEK BURN AREA NOTICE

Hazardous tree conditions exist within the Pole Creek burn area Use within the

Wilderness sections of this burn is restricted to the trails no cross country travel

and no camping until you exit the burn area

boundary 95 of the Wilderness trails

within the burn have been cleared of

blowdown Burn area boundaries are posted

with maps and signing indicating either

entering or leaving the burn area You cannot legally access lower Snow Creek from

Snow Creek Ditch or Park Meadow Trail The Ditch has been removed and placed in

restoration not passible and is closed

Example of area closure map for Pole Creek

Burn Area within the Wilderness area of the

burn is closed except for travel limited to the

trails no off trail use or camping permitted

If you are passing thru the effected burn

area closure along the Green Lakes Trail be

aware that there are approx 8 trail miles you

are not allowed to travel off the Green Lakes

Trail or camp along Add these miles to those

trail miles before or after the restricted

boundaries to calculate your distance between

campsites

Deschutes National Forest Wilderness trailheads are accessible except as noted below

Approx 80 of Wilderness trails have been cleared of blowdown

Mt Jefferson Wilderness

BEWARE Since 2003 Brush Ck Minto Lake northern end of Jefferson Lake and

Sugar Pine Ridge Trails have been in a no current maintenance condition With

heavy blowdown dense brush lack of identifiable trail surface and erosion due to B

and B Fire damage these trails are considered impassable and are not recommended

In recent years several hikers have reported becoming lost trying to follow these

trails from the west with a few turning into search and rescue missions Jefferson

Lake Trail is currently extremely difficultchallenging (likely impassable) for hikers

beyond mile 23 and impassable for stock as well due to dense brush and blow down

Jefferson Lake TH ndash Jefferson Lake Trail Dense brush has been cleared for 23 miles

of this 9 mile trail Limited clearing of down trees has also occurred in this 23 miles with

ldquostep oversrdquo to 24rdquo high remaining Beyond the cleared section the brush for 3-4 miles is

again very dense up to 8rsquo high and impassable Sections of trail tread are buried in

downed trees (400-500 of them) and overgrown with vegetation and YOU WILL LOSE

THE TRAIL in areas This trail is not recommended and currently not being maintained

due to the extreme post fire impacts over the past 11 years

August 2014 photos of Jefferson Lk Trail between miles 23 and 6 Dense snowbrush up

to 8rsquo tall overgrown trail tread and hundreds of downed logs effectively block trail Losing

the trail is very likely Use not recommended

Brush Creek TH ndash TH accessible Brush Creek Trail currently impassable to all traffic

No trail maintenance scheduled at this time

Cabot Lake TH ndash Trailhead and trails to Cabot Lake Shirley Lake Carl Lake and Junction

LakeTrail are mostly cleared and open Cabot Lk Trail north of Junction Lake Sugar Pine

Ridge and Jefferson Lake Trails are closed due to wild fire See Jefferson Lk TH above

for heavy blowdownbrush warning on Jefferson Lk Trail Snow is likely over coming

weeks

Bear Valley TH ndash Road and trailhead now accessible Rockpile Lake trail has 87 trees

down with no clearing scheduled this season Minto Lake Trail is impassable to all

traffic due to erosion brush blowdown with no maintenance since the 2003 B and B

Fire

Jack Lake TH ndash TH accessible with trails blowdown free Canyon Creek loop trail has been

cleared Trail to Wasco Lake and PCT cleared Old Summit Trail south cleared of

blowdown to Santiam Pass Snow is likely over coming weeks

Round Lake TH ndash Accessible trail cleared to Square Lk Old Summit Trail cleared of

blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks


Mt Washington Wilderness

Dry Creek TH ndash Dry Creek trail has not been maintained for years and has heavy blow

down through extensive fire kill forest Considered impassible This trail is under a non-

maintenance condition


Three Sisters Wilderness

Three Sisters Loop ndash Eastside trails are mostly cleared of blowdown PCT may have

downed trees yet If you are passing thru the effected Pole Creek burn area closure along the

Green Lakes Trail be aware that there are approx 8 trail miles you are not allowed to travel off

the Green Lakes Trail or camp along Add these 8 miles to those trail miles before or after the

restricted boundaries to calculate your distance between campsites Snow is likely over coming

weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free


PCT TH at Irish and Taylor Lakes ndash Road to IrishTaylor Lks passable to high clearance

vehicles with road in rough condition PCT north of IrishTaylor Lks to 6 Lks Trail has

been cleared of ldquostock blockingrdquo trees and is in good condition Snow is likely over coming

weeks

Many Lakes TH ndash TH accessible with MetWin Trail cleared to Lemish and on to Moore Ck

and towards Cultus Lk and on to Todd Lake area Snow is likely over coming weeks

Deer Lake TH ndash Trailhead accessible trail cleared of blowdown to Many Lakes Little and

Big Cultus Lakes

Winopee Lake TH ndash Accessible with Winopee Lk Trail cleared of blowdown to Winopee

Lake Trail on to Snowshoe Lakes light blowdown with some brush encroaching Snow is

likely over coming weeks

Corral Swamp TH ndash Accessible TH Trail cleared to MetWin and for some distance north

and south on MetWin

Lucky Lake TH ndash Accessible with trail cleared to Lake Senoj Lk Tr cleared

Six Lakes TH ndash Accessible with trail cleared to PCT Snow is likely over coming weeks

Elk Lake TH ndash TH accessible and trails to PCT free of blowdown Snow is likely over

coming weeks

Mirror Lk TH ndash TH accessible and trails cleared of blowdown Campfires prohibited within

frac14 mile of Mirror Lakes management area Snow is likely over coming weeks

3 hikers recently rescued near Mirror Lake Trio of lost hikers were found very near a

trail after becoming disoriented when leaving the trail If ldquodirectionally challengedrdquo not

experienced in backcountry settings unfamiliar with area etc stay on trails

Devils Lakes TH ndash TH accessible and trails mostly cleared of blowdown Wilderness

Permit registration station on Wickiup Plains Trail moved to just west of culvert under

Highway Snow is likely over coming weeks

South Sister Climbers ndash Trailheads accessible with Climbers Trail Have a map and

navigation equipment compassGPS Also pack all of your ldquoTen Essentialsrdquo Be aware of

possible thunderstorm activity and avoid mountain weather can change with little warning

Fall snow is possible and likely over the coming weeks

Green Lakes TH ndash TH accessible and trails clear of blowdown to Green Lakes on Fall Ck

Trail Soda Ck Trail cleared of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks

Todd Lake Trailhead and parking area are open There are about 15 trees down on the

trail around the lake and the meadows are currently saturated with muddy sections of

trail Road 370 is open This includes access to road 380 (very rough high clearance only)

which provides vehicle access to the Broken Top Trailhead Do not block closed gates


Broken Top TH ndash Road 370380 open high clearance vehicles only on road 380 Snow

closures of these roads subject with little to no notice Snow is likely over coming weeks

Tam RimThree Creek Lake area Trailheads ndash TH accessible Trail cleared to rim Most

trails around lakes cleared of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks

Park Meadow TH ndash Accessible with trail cleared for 4 miles then a few trees on trail to

the meadows 1 mile section of trail has been reconstructed into single track from the old

road bed with improved drainage for erosion control 16 road gate open Snow is likely

over coming weeks

Pole Creek TH ndash Trailhead accessible with trail cleared to Green Lks Trail then south on

Green Lks Trail to the ponds or boundary of the Pole Ck Burn and Green Lks Trail cleared

north to Scott Pass Trail Limited trail clearing to Camp Lk with one large tree reported

to be challenging for stock Scott Pass Tr cleared of blowdown to PCT Snow is likely over

coming weeks

Scott Pass and Millican Crater Trailheads ndash Trailheads accessible Scott Pass Tr Trout

Creek Tie and Millican Crater Trails cleared of blowdown Snow is likely over coming weeks

Black Crater TH ndash Hwy 242 open trail to summit cleared of blow down Snow is likely over

coming weeks Hwy closure subject to little or no notice due to snow

Lava Camp Lake TH ndash Hwy 242 open TH accessible some blowdown possible to North

Mathieu Lk

Diamond Peak Wilderness


YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail

Pengra Pass TH ndash Accessible SouthNorthbound PCT trail clearing in progress Snow is


Yoran Lk TH - Accessible Trail to Yoran Lk currently has 30 blowdown Limited

maintenance in progress

Fawn Lk TH is accessible with Fawn Lake trail cleared to lake and then on Crater Butte to

Whitefish Creek Trail Approx 25 down trees on Crater Butte Trail to C B Trailhead

Another 30 trees on Crater Butte Trail west of Whitefish Ck Trail

Whitefish Horse Camp Whitefish Creek Trail cleared and very passible from Horse Camp

to Trapper Ck TH and Oldenberg trail cleared to Windigo Pass Crater Butte Trail east of

Whitefish Ck Trail cleared of blowdown to Fawn Lk Fawn Lk Trail cleared

Summit LkPCT ndash Road access from Crescent Lk clear to Summit Lk and to the pass 3

miles of Summit Lk trail is cleared with blowdown beyond Snow is likely over coming

weeks

One-Way Trails

BenrsquosPhilrsquos Loop

Benrsquos Trail will be uphill only from the trailhead to Road 300

Philrsquos Trail will be downhill only from Junction 18 (at Kentrsquos

Trail) to the trailhead

The one-way loop trail will

Increase safety by reducing user collisions

Reduce user conflict by reducing high-speed passing

Provide better continuity by reducing stopping to allow others to pass

Increase the feeling of solitude Even in high use areas directional trails can

make it seem like there are fewer people on the trails

ldquoKeep single track singlerdquo Trails will be less impacted by users riding off-trail to

pass each other going in opposite directions

Allow for more challenging mountain bike rides Directional trails allow riders

to challenge themselves with fewer interruptions

For additional information

Visit the COTA website at wwwcotamtbcom

Contact the Deschutes National Forest 541-383-4700

Philrsquos

Trailhead

SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURESOPENINGS

Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy

Fully open from Bend to Crescent Cutoff Road Snow is likely over

coming weeks with road closure subject to little or no notice due to

snow

Road 370 OPEN from Todd Lake parking area to Road 16 (Three Creeks area)

Sections of road very rough high clearance recommended Please

keep vehicles on open roadways and parking spurs Road subject to

snow closure without notice Normal closure occurs mid-late Oct

Tumalo Falls

Road

OPEN to Tumalo Falls Trailhead

Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera

OPEN Road to Paulina Peak also open Good access to recreation

sites and lower trailheads Peak road subject to snow closure

without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass

Mckenzie Pass OPEN for the season Snow is likely over coming

weeks with road closure subject to little or no notice due to snow

Road 16

To Three Ck Lks

Road open from Sisters to Three Creek Lakes Snow is likely over


snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED Snow is likely over coming weeks with road closure

subject to little or no notice due to snow

Know before you go

All trail and backcountry users be aware that your responsibilities include going

prepared for the conditions looking out for your safety and that of others if you can

render assistance in event of an accident familiarize yourself with the area thru maps

and other media and look out for and abide by signing and area regulations

SPECIAL TRAIL EVENTS AFFECTING TRAILHEADS AND TRAILS

Sun-Lava paved trail

connecting Sunriver to

Benham East and on to

Lava Lands is now open

Please watch for trail

traffic and road

crossings Maintain safe

speeds on downhill

sections bikers wear

helmets and avoid

distractions ie phone

use while biking

TEN ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS

ldquoWhat are The Ten Essentialsrdquo

rdquoThe Ten Essentials are items The Mountaineers recommends everyone carry on all trips The Pacific

Northwest is a beautiful place that can be wild and unpredictable Being prepared for anything is

essential This is as important on short local trips as it is on long backcountry trips It is easy to

forget first aid kits and warm layers short trips but a short trip can quickly turn to a long trip if you

get lost or injuredrdquo ldquoThe Ten Essentials started as a list of ten simple items and is now a systems approach that guides you

in preparing for any trip in any season The two basic questions are (1) Can you respond positively to an

accident or emergency (2) Can you safely spend a night or more out Here is a list of The Ten

Essential Systems

1 Navigation (map amp compass)

2 Sun Protection (sun glasses sun screen lip balm)

3 Insulation (extra clothing)

4 Illumination (flashlight or headlamp spare bulb amp batteries)

5 First-Aid Supplies (gauze tape etc)

6 Fire (fire starter matches lighter)

7 Repair Kit (knife duct tape tools spare parts)

8 Nutrition (extra food)

9 Hydration (extra water water purification)

10 Emergency Shelter (tarp garbage bag)

Further details on the ldquoTen Essential Systemsrdquo httpwwwreicomexpertadvicearticlesten+essentialshtmls_kwcid=TC|13029|ten20essentials||S|p|7499840765ampcm_mmc=ps_google_CH-_-Category20-20Camp2fHike-_-Camping2fHiking_GeneralTerms_Essentials-_-ten20essentialsampgclid=CNq_h8Xbsq4CFQN8hwodYhH-PQ

SPECIAL SAFETY NOTES

Go prepared for changeable weather conditions Spring to summer season

conditions exist Be sure to go prepared with plenty of warm clothing water and food

as well as other emergency essentials

For further Deschutes National Forest winter or summer trails information please

call

Deschutes National Forest Headquarters (541) 383-5300

BendFort Rock Ranger District (541) 383-4000

Sisters Ranger District (541) 549-7700

Crescent Ranger District (541) 433-3200

Find this weekly trail access and condition report in the Deschutes National Forest Website at

httpwwwfsusdagovInternetFSE_DOCUMENTSstelprdb5299503pdf

Have a safe Fall trails season

Where did the summer go

GENERAL SUMMER TRAIL CONDITIONS AS OF OCT 10

PCT trail clearing

Backcountry trail access is generally good Approximately 85 of the Deschutes

National Forest Trails are clear of blowdown or readily passible to hiker biker and

stock travel Down trees are possible yet on some trails and a few trails thru beetle

or fire kill areas may have higher numbers of downed trees With recent warm and

dry weather trails are again becoming dusty Enjoy the great Fall trail conditions

Be prepared for possible snow fall at higher elevations over the coming weeks 925 a

ldquodustingrdquo of snow fell above 8700rsquo along the Pacific Crest peaks

Camping in Moraine and Green Lakes

basins permitted only at designated

campsites Tents must be within 15

ft of campsite post Campfires

prohibited and please pack out toilet

paper Expect campsites near or at

capacity on weekends If full you

must camp outside of signed basin


and axes

YCC crew members


of puncheon bridges



Happy Valley


rocks

Fall planting and

continued riparian

restoration along

Metolius River

begins again next

week Watch for

workers along

trails



general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




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safety



























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direction only





over coming weeks




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campsites




























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weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





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over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













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One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call










and axes

YCC crew members


of puncheon bridges



Happy Valley


rocks

Fall planting and

continued riparian

restoration along

Metolius River

begins again next

week Watch for

workers along

trails



general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




are Remember to

































safety



























coming weeks



















are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call










rocks

Fall planting and

continued riparian

restoration along

Metolius River

begins again next

week Watch for

workers along

trails



general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




are Remember to

































safety



























coming weeks



















are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call








































safety



























coming weeks



















are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call





























safety



























coming weeks



















are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call





















coming weeks



















are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call










are also cleared










coming weeks















direction only





over coming weeks




trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call












trails























ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call






















ABOVE










weeks




weeks






coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call













coming weeks


ABOVE










station


























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call


































campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call























campsites




























weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call





















weeks




Fire


















weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call


























weeks

Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free





weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call













weeks




Big Cultus Lakes





and south on MetWin




coming weeks



























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call























over coming weeks





coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call













coming weeks






Mathieu Lk



YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail













weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call





















weeks

One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call









One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call










Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy



snow





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



without notice

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass



Road 16

To Three Ck Lks



snow

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake



Know before you go











traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call



















traffic and road


speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking










Essential Systems

















call


















Essential Systems

















call













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