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Deschutes National Forest

Summer Trail Access and Conditions Update KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Updated August 21 2014

YCC crew members working on ldquoheavyrdquo trail maintenance on

MetWin Trail thru the Pole Creek Burn

Repeated vandalism to trail signing and trail features along Benrsquos

and other Philrsquos Trailhead area trails If you have information

regarding vandalism to signing and other facilities on Deschutes

National Forest lands please call 541-693-6911

Summer Trail Highlights Additional trail area and road closures

possible due to wild fire activity Check on

area status for possible closures before

going httpinciwebnwcggov

Metolius River trailcampgrounds reopened

Bear Butte 2 fire partial closure (Cabot

Carl Shirley Lks now open) in effect for

section of Mt Jefferson Wilderness near

Jefferson Creek PCT reopened

southnorth of Mt Jefferson Go to

httpinciwebnwcggovincident3963

Muskrat Fire closure west and north of

Cultus Lake has been reopened

370 Road is open for the season and

scheduled to remain open until Fall season

Summer trails are snow free 70-80 of

Deschutes National Forest trails are

cleared of downed trees

July 15-Sept 15 dog leash requirement in

effect for trails to and around Todd Lk

GreenMoraine Lks Broken Top and South

Sister Climbers Trails

Flagline Trail is open for the season

Green Lks Moraine Lk basins snow free

Overnight camping permitted only in

Designated Campsites no campfires Three

Sisters Loop is snow free

Mild to cool weather with slight chance of

showers Watch weather forecasts closely

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 AUGUST 21

Backcountry trail access is generally good with trail clearing continuing Approximately

80 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 However

a few trails thru beetle or fire kill areas may have higher numbers of downed trees

Use on summer trails is on the increase so heads up and be ready to share the trail

and watch out for each other

High Fire Danger Fire danger is currently high to extreme calling for extra

caution Trail road and area closures are possible on any given day during this highly

active fire season While crews are able to extinguish most lightning fires with

recent heavy lightning activity remote access to some starts and limited resources

the possibility for larger uncontrolled fires is always present Before heading out on

your trail adventure check for local fire conditions activity and closures If you

encounter a wild fire provide for you own safety and contact 911

httpinciwebnwcggov

Moraine Lake area on

July 27 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 camp outside of

signed basin

YCC crew members

assist with replacement

of puncheon bridges

over riparian areas of

Swampy Lakes Trail in

Happy Valley

SCA volunteers learning the fine art of clearing trails using crosscut saws and axes

Allingham Trail College students learning to appreciate trail drainge

improvements using large (heavy) rocks

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 mostly cleared of down trees becoming dusty increased 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 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 construction in progress along Skyliner Road to

Tumalo Falls Trailhead

Northwest Youth

Corps crews

complete finishing

touches on variety

of Metolius River

restoration

projects

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 All other trails have reopened

with the control of this fire For further fire information on this and other incidents go

to httpinciwebnwcggovincidentarticle388922042

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 Benham Falls day use areas

East and West are getting some additional ldquoface liftingrdquo work to trail tread and fencing

over the next week They remain open but please be careful during this period

Sun-Lava paved path is now open These 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 heavy wheeled traffic Please slow down on hills

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

courteous

The seasonal DOG LEASH regulation along the Deschutes River Corridor is in effect May

15 thru Sept 15 During this time due to high use and potential for user conflicts dogs

are required to be on leash when in the corridor between Meadow Picnic and Benham Falls

East This includes all the River trails and recreation sites between these two locations

Dogs are permitted off leash in the river See below under Wilderness for the July 15 to

Sept 15 seasonal DOG LEASH regulation on high use Wilderness trails around Todd Lake

Broken Top Green and Moraine Lakes and South Sister

Lava Lands Trails - Lava Lands is open seven daysweek 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

Wanoga Mt Bike Trails are snow free with maintenance in progress Be aware of

possible special trail eventsraces over the coming weeks

Swampy Lake Trails are snow free possible blowdown on trails Flagline is open for the

season

Tumalo Mt ndash Trail is snow free and cleared of blowdown

Todd Lake Trailhead and parking area are open Todd Lake basin is snow free 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

Todd Creek Horse Camp ndash Snow free access Access on the Metolius-Windigo Horse trail

southbound to Quinn Meadow is good and northbound may have a few down trees to Happy

Valley

Sparks Lake Trailhead ndash Trailhead is snow free with trail to MetWin TR cleared and

snow free

Ray Atkison Trailhead and Sparks Lake boat ramp ndash Snow free access and trails cleared

of blowdown

Green LakesSoda Creek Trailhead ndash Snow free and mostly cleared of blowdown See

Wilderness sections below

Devils LakeSouth Sister Trailhead ndash Snow free on Climbers Trail Most trails in area are

cleared of blowdown 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 Limited trail clearing currently in

Wilderness

Metolius-Windigo Trail is snow free Trail clearing in progress at low to mid elevations

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 Limited clearing in progress

north of Crescent Lake towards Moore Creek

Cultus Lake and Winopee Lk TH - Accessible Winopee Lk Trail is snow free and cleared

from TH at Cultus Lk to Winopee Lk Trails beyond Winopee Lk to PCT possible light to

heavy blowdown snow free 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 snow free and 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

Charlton Lake TH ndash Accessible with PCT cleared north to IrishTaylor Lakes A few trees

north of IrishTaylor to Six Lks Trail with likely clearing on 822 Also clearing complete

on the Clover Meadow and other nearby trails completed for the Wherersquos Waldo foot

race 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 some in Fall

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 snow free and 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 access is snow free from the caldera floor to the rim with all

trails cleared of blowdown The road to Paulina Peak is now open for the season

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 approach are snow free and

accessible except for Bear Valley with road work and Jefferson Lake and north Cabot

Lake Trails are closed due to nearby fire activity PCT trail clearing completed or in

progress along most sections Hwy 242 Mckenzie Pass open for the summer season

PCT Trail Closure from Shirley Lk Trail north to Cathedral Rocks (Mt Jefferson

Wilderness) and to the north of Mt Jefferson has reopened Go to

httpwwwpctaorg and httpinciwebnwcggov

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 Caution fire traffic in area with

new fire starts just reported from recent thunderstorms Watch for possible

roadtrail access restrictions if fire situation becomes difficult

Metolius River Trails ndash Fair to good condition Lower Metolius River Trails and

campgrounds reopened after Bridge 99 fire Some arearoad closures in place yet on 1490

and 1499 roads httpinciwebnwcggovincident3963 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 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 Recent report of a

medium sized hawk exhibiting protective measures for her young CAUTION Trail users

have reported the hawk taking aggressively close passes 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 snow free with trail cleared from Whitefish HC to Windigo Pass

Summit Lk Trail ndash Access to Summit Lake from Crescent is snow free but rough road

First 3 miles of trail cleared with light to moderate blowdown beyond

Meek Lk Trail ndash Unknown conditions but expect blowdown

Windy Lakes Trail ndash Trail conditions of moderate blowdown with clearing in progress

Windigo Pass ndash Snow free with rough road

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

Camp to Trapper Ck TH and Oldenberg trail cleared to Windigo Pass


ABOVE

Maiden Peak ndash Cleared of blowdown


Special Deschutes National Forest Wilderness Trails Report Updated 82114

Wilderness Permits Required

Wilderness permits are required 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 75 of Wilderness trails have been cleared or are in progress

Mt Jefferson Wilderness

Active wildfire currently burning in northern area of Mt Jefferson Wilderness

Area trail and road closures in effect Go to


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 Currently closed due to active wildfire in

area httpinciwebnwcggovincident3963 Dense brush has been cleared for 23 miles

of this 8 mile trail Limited clearing of down trees has also occurred with ldquostep oversrdquo to

24rdquo high remaining Beyond the cleared section the brush is again very dense up to 8rsquo

high and impassable except for the most experienced hikers interested in a big challenge

with hazardous trail travel

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 An overhanging tree with 6 ft of clearance may be

a challenge for taller stock and riders 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

Bear Valley TH ndash Road and trailhead closure in place for fisheries improvement project

and may last into early Fall Beware of wildfire activity just to the north with closures on

other area trails httpinciwebnwcggovincident3963 Rockpile Lake trail has 87

trees down with no clearing scheduled due to road closure to trailhead 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 snow and mostly blowdown free Canyon Creek

loop trail has been cleared Mosquitos are variable Beware of wildfire activity just to the

north with areatrail closure on Cabot Lk and Jefferson Lk Trails

httpinciwebnwcggovincident3963 Trail to Wasco Lake and PCT cleared PCT

reopened from Minto Pass to Olallie with possible closure in place just north Old Summit

Trail south currently under 70 downed trees to Booth Lk with clearing scheduled for

August 7

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

blowdown


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 Trail snow free 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


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 for some distance north and south is mostly

cleared but there are 2 downed trees between Dennis Lake and Cliff Lake on the PCT

currently blocking stock travel Personnel hope to remove these trees on 822

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

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

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

Elk Lake TH ndash TH accessible and trails to PCT free of blowdown

Mirror Lk TH ndash TH accessible and trails snow free Campfires prohibited within frac14 mile of

Mirror Lakes management area Limited clearing in progress

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 snow free and mostly cleared of blowdown

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

culvert under Highway

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

Green Lakes TH ndash TH accessible and trails snow free and clear of blowdown to Green

Lakes on Fall Ck Trail Soda Ck Trail cleared of blowdown


about 15 trees down on the trail around the lake and the meadows are currently saturated

with muddy sections of trail Mosquito count is variable 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

Tam RimThree Creek Lake area Trailheads ndash TH accessible and trails snow free May

be a few trees down on the upper section of Tam Rim trail

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

the meadows Trail snow free 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

Pole Creek TH ndash Trailhead accessible with trail clearing in progress 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

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail

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

Creek Tie and Millican Crater Trails cleared of blowdown

Black Crater TH ndash Hwy 242 open trail to summit snow free and cleared of blow down

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

Mathieu Lk

Diamond Peak Wilderness


Pengra Pass TH ndash Accessible SouthNorthbound PCT snow free and trail clearing in

progress

Yoran Lk TH - Accessible Trail to Yoran Lk may have blowdown

Fawn Lk TH is accessible with Fawn LakePretty Lake trail cleared to lakes

Whitefish Horse Camp is accessible Whitefish Trail cleared except for 4-5 easy ldquogo-

aroundsrdquo Oldenberg Trail cleared from Camp to Windigo Pass

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

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

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

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

Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass

Mckenzie Pass OPEN for the season

Road 16

To Three Ck Lks

Road open from Sisters to Three Creek Lakes

Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

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

No special events over the next week that will effect trail use Labor Day however is

just around the corner and will bring with it heavy use for many area trails

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

Section of new 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

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 Summer trails season

GENERAL SUMMER TRAIL CONDITIONS AS OF AUGUST 21

Backcountry trail access is generally good with trail clearing continuing Approximately

80 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 However

a few trails thru beetle or fire kill areas may have higher numbers of downed trees

Use on summer trails is on the increase so heads up and be ready to share the trail

and watch out for each other

High Fire Danger Fire danger is currently high to extreme calling for extra

caution Trail road and area closures are possible on any given day during this highly

active fire season While crews are able to extinguish most lightning fires with

recent heavy lightning activity remote access to some starts and limited resources

the possibility for larger uncontrolled fires is always present Before heading out on

your trail adventure check for local fire conditions activity and closures If you

encounter a wild fire provide for you own safety and contact 911

httpinciwebnwcggov


July 27 Camping in

Moraine and Green


only at designated


be within 15 ft of

campsite post


and please pack out

toilet paper Expect




signed basin

YCC crew members


of puncheon bridges



Happy Valley






general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




are Remember to




















Northwest Youth

Corps crews

complete finishing

touches on variety

of Metolius River

restoration

projects














courteous














season









Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call









July 27 Camping in

Moraine and Green


only at designated


be within 15 ft of

campsite post


and please pack out

toilet paper Expect




signed basin

YCC crew members


of puncheon bridges



Happy Valley






general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




are Remember to




















Northwest Youth

Corps crews

complete finishing

touches on variety

of Metolius River

restoration

projects














courteous














season









Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call













general maintenance



thousands of hours

towards maintaining

over 2000 miles of

Deschutes National


and winter Without




are Remember to




















Northwest Youth

Corps crews

complete finishing

touches on variety

of Metolius River

restoration

projects














courteous














season









Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call


























Northwest Youth

Corps crews

complete finishing

touches on variety

of Metolius River

restoration

projects














courteous














season









Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call





















courteous














season









Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call












Valley


snow free


of blowdown







Wilderness













clearance vehicles




















direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call
























direction only












trails





























ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call


































ABOVE


















ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call









ABOVE









the permit station



























campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call
































campsites








































August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call





























August 7


blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call









blowdown














Volunteers logging

out Canyon Creek

Trail on 619

Trails

snowblowdown

free








Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call















Big Cultus Lakes




and south on MetWin




























open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call

















open





blowdown to PCT

YCC crew working

on finishing

touches on section

of reconstructed

Park Meadow

Trail





Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call












Mathieu Lk




progress







One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call








One-Way Trails


















Philrsquos

Trailhead


Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call









Hwy 46

Cascade Lks

Hwy





Tumalo Falls

Road


Road 21

Into Newberry

Cauldera



Hwy 242

Mckenzie Pass


Road 16

To Three Ck Lks


Road 60

Around

Crescent Lake

OPENED

Know before you go






















speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call



























speeds on downhill


helmets and avoid


use while biking




Essential Systems

















call











Essential Systems

















call








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