Description: We will start at the Mt Bachelor Nordic Center and head down the Common Corridor, across the closed Cascade Lakes Highway, then onto the dedicated snowshoe trail to snow-covered Todd Lake and back. Registration opens on 11/30/24.
Please be aware that bad weather conditions can alter or even cancel trips. Also note that the difficulty of any trail can change based on current conditions such as recent snowfall and may necessitate changes to the route. Please be on the lookout for emails from the trip leader regarding the trip.
Distance/hours: Trip is 3.75 miles RT. Plan on spending 5 hours, including drive time to/from trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 200 ft elevation gain.
Difficulty Level: Moderate due to the distance and some potential for deep snow. All participants will take turns breaking trail, if needed.
What to bring: Winter 10 Essentials, water, snack/lunch. Dogs are not allowed on this trip.
Required Equipment: Snowshoes, over-the-ankle waterproof boots, gaiters, hiking poles with large baskets for stability especially if we need to break trail.
Number of participants: 9 participants including the trip leader. Sign up is required.
Meet Up Location Information: Skyline Park is located on Mountaineer Way, across from Cascade Junior High (19619 Mountaineer Way). Turn onto Mountaineer Way, pass the Seven Peaks School parking area entrance; Skyline Park's first parking area is the next right after that. There is a porta-potty in the parking area. Leader is driving a brown Ford pickup truck.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund. Be generous for obvious reasons.
Leader: John Stephenson, 541-968-3091
