B2 THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021
CONDITIONS REPORT
Go see areas near Sisters and local sno-parks
EVENTS
Another winter storm is heading our way, but this
Daily tours
• Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a
local lava tube exploring the geologic
and human history as well as the
ecology of the cave; 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
and 7 p.m.; $65 to $90; Wanderlust
Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
go.evvnt.com/713740-0 or 541-389-
8359.
• Daily Snowshoe Tours: A naturalist-
guided tour through areas around
Mt. Bachelor. Snowshoes and hot
cocoa provided; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and
1:30-5:30 p.m.; $65 to $90; Wanderlust
Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
go.evvnt.com/713722-0 or 541-389-
8359.
• Shoes, Brews & Views Snowshoe
Tour: Snowshoe to a spot in the
Deschutes National Forest and sip
some locally crafted beers or root
beer for those under 21; 1:30 p.m.-
5:30 p.m.; $65 to $95; Wanderlust
Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
go.evvnt.com/713728-1 or 541-389-
8359.
• Bonfire Snowshoe Tours: A
naturalist-guided tour near Mount
Bachelor out to a small bonfire where
snowshoes will be treated to hot
libations and a dessert; 7-11 p.m.;
$110; Wanderlust Tours, 61535
S. Highway 97, Bend; go.evvnt.
com/713736-0 or 541-389-8359.
• Moonlight & Starlight Snowshoes
Tours: A guided tour on snowshoes
in the Cascade Lakes area under the
stars; 7-11 p.m.; $95; Wanderlust Tours,
61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; go.evvnt.
com/713732-0 or 541-389-8359.
one won’t last long as warmer temps are forecasted
coming into next week. So enjoy the winter while you
can by checking out areas near Sisters this weekend.
The Cascades will see some more snow than the
lower elevations, but with extra accumulations, there
is a higher chance of avalanches or getting your car
stuck. Stay vigilant and always be prepared when you
travel in the snow.
For a full list of conditions updated regularly, please
visit centraloregonexplore.com.
HIKING AND
DAY USE SITES
• NOTE: Many of the trails along
seasonally closed highways and
forest service roads remain open,
but can only be accessed by hike,
snowshoe, cross country ski or
snowmobile due to accumulating
snowfall. See Forest websites for
more details and restrictions.
• All summer trails are under some
amount of snow.
Deschutes National
Forest
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Black Butte Trailhead: Open
Black Crater Trailhead: Open
Canyon Creek Trailhead: Open
Chush Falls: Open
Cold Springs Day Use: Open
Head of Jack Creek Trailhead:
Open
Head of the Metolius: Open;
snow free and clear
Jack Lake Trailhead: Open
Jefferson Lake: Open
Lake Creek Trail: Open; patchy
snow, ice and mud
Lower Black Butte Trailhead:
Open
Lower Bridge Day Use: Open
Lower Canyon Creek (West
Metolius Trailhead): Open
Metolius-Windigo: Open
Park Meadow: Open; moderate
deadfall on tie trail to Tam Rim
Pole Creek Trailhead: Open
Rockpile Lake: Open
Round Lake Trailhead: Open
Scout Lake Day Use: Open
Sisters Cow Camp: Open
Sisters Mirror Trailhead: Open
Sisters Tie Trailhead: Open
Suttle Lake Day Use: Open
Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead:
Open
Whychus Creek Overlook
Trailhead: Open
• Whychus Portal (Lower
Whychus Trailhead): Open
Willamette National
Forest — Three Sisters
Wilderness Area
Bulletin file photo
Still water at Suttle Lake reflects the clouds and sun above.
• McKenzie River Trail: Partially
open
• Tamolitch Blue Pool: Open
Smith Rock climbing closures
To protect nesting raptors, the following climbing routes are
closed: Cajun Cliff, Victoria Tower, Little Three Fingered Jack, Pud-
dy’s Tower, The Monument, Anglin’s Buttress, French Tent Rock,
First Kiss Area north of Monkey Face and Smith Rock Group NE
Face (both towers, above 100 feet).
The Canyon Trail near the bald eagle nest is restricted to
groups of four or less and noise must be kept to a minimum.
See smithrock.com/seasonal-closures for more information.
SKI AREAS
AND SNOW
PARKS
• Updated 8 a.m. Feb. 25
• Hoodoo: Open; 92.7 inch base;
Hodag lift and Autobahn Tubing
Park are closed
• Mt. Bachelor: Open; 111 inch
base; First Rays lift is closed,
Summit lift closed during winter
storm cycle
• Willamette Pass: 75 inches at
lodge; rentals and tickets must be
reserved online in advance
• Meissner Sno-park: Open; 36-
48 inches; good conditions; area
roads closed through April 1, 2021;
no dogs; lodge currently closed
• Skyliner Sno-park: Open;
unknown snow depth, access road
closed for the season, road is now
a ski/snowshoe trail
• Swampy Sno-park: Open; 54-78
inches; good conditions; no dogs;
area roads closed through March
31, 2021
• Vista Butte Sno-park: Open; 54-
78 inches; good conditions; area
north of parking area closed to
snowmobiles, use Kapka Butte or
Wanoga
• Wanoga Snow Play: Open; 48-60
inches; good conditions; expect
heavy use; pack out broken sleds
and all trash; shelter is closed
• Wanoga Snowmobile: Open; 48-
60 inches; good conditions; area
roads closed to highway vehicles
through March 31, 2021; shelter
is closed
• Newberry (Six Mile Sno-park):
Open; 6-10 inches; marginal
conditions due to low snow.
• Newberry (10 Mile Sno-park):
Open; 24-48 inches; good
conditions; road beyond park
closed to vehicles for the season
• Three Creek Sno-park (Lower):
Open; 12 inches; marginal
conditions due to low snow
• Three Creek Sno-park (Upper):
Open; 18-24 inches; good
Deschutes National
Forest
• Crescent Lake Sno-park: Open;
10-12 inches; fair conditions with
low snow
• Crescent Junction: Open; 10-12
inches; fair conditions with low
snow
• Dutchman Sno-park: Open;
72-100 inches; good conditions,
limited parking and no overnight
camping; 40-foot max length limit
for vehicle/trailer combination;
expect heavy use
• Edison Butte Sno-park: Open;
42-60 inches; good conditions;
area roads closed to highway
vehicles through March 31, 2021
• Kapka Butte Sno-park: Open;
54-78 inches; good conditions;
area roads closed to highway
vehicles through March 31, 2021
conditions; Forest Service Road 16
may not be plowed immediately
after a storm
• Walt Haring Sno-park: 8-10
inches; good conditions
CYCLING
Ochoco National Forest
Fatbike and winter
trails:
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Bandit Springs Sno-park: Open
Mark’s Creek Sno-park: Open
Ochoco Divide Sno-park: Open
Walton Sno-park: Open
Willamette National Forest
Gold Lake Sno-park: Open
Ikenick Sno-park: Open
Little Nash Sno-park: Open
Maxwell Sno-park: Open;
Mountain View and South
Maxwell shelters are closed
Potato Hill Sno-park: Open
Ray Benson Sno-park: Open; 70-
75 inches; good conditions, expect
heavy use
Salt Creek Sno-park: Open
Santiam Sno-park: Open
Waldo Lake Sno-park: Open
Beginning Jan. 28 the
following trails are closed
from 12:01 a.m. Mondays
and 3 p.m. Fridays (except
for federal holidays) due to
timber harvesting and forest
restoration work:
• Lower Whoops
• Pine Drops
• EXT
• Storm King from the junc-
tion with Forest Road 4615
and the junction with Phil’s
Trail
• Phil’s Trail between the
junction with EXT and it’s
western terminus at the
junction with Pine Drops
• Upper Whoops
• Lower Whoops
• Skyliners
Dean Guernsey/Bulletin file photo
A skier gets some air at Hoodoo Ski Area.
LA PINE
Ice Skating Rink Hours
• The Pavillion: Public skating by
reservation only. Open skating session
times vary, see website for details;
$12 adults, $11 older adults (60-79)
and students, $10 youth and honored
citizens (80 plus), children under
3 with a paying adult are free, $3
discount if you bring your own skates,
$6 per person for special sessions;
1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend;
bendparksandrec.org/facility/the-
pavilion or 541-389-7588.
• Seventh Mountain Resort:
Reservations required. Open skating
sessions run 1 hour and 20 minutes
every two hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;
$15 adults, $12 children 7 to 18, $5
children 6 and under, $5 discount
for bringing your own skates;
Seventh Mountain Resort Ice Rink,
18575 SW Century Drive, Bend;
seventhmountainriverco.com/ice-
skating or 877-765-1501.
• Sunriver Village: Reservations
required for all skaters. Open skating
sessions run 2 hours three hours
noon-8 p.m. Monday through
Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Sunday; $15 adults, $11 children 5
to 12, $3 discount if you have your
own skates; Sunriver Village Ice
Rink, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver;
sunrivervillagefun.com/sunriver-ice-
skating or 541-593-5948.
• Ben’s-MTB-Kent’s, Horse Butte
Loop, Maston: Muddy
• Maston, Wanoga — 3 PSI,
Wanoga — Outer Loop:
Rideable snow
• Cline Buttes, Horse Ridge Area:
Winter Mix
• Madras East Hills, The Radlands:
Riding well
Sisters trails
• Lake Creek: Winter mix; deadfall
reported
• Peterson Ridge, PRT East,
Sisters Tie: Muddy
• Peterson Ridge Tie: Winter mix,
deadfall reported
• Metolius-Windigo (99 Upper):
Deep snow
• New reports needed on other
trails
CAMPING
Friday 2/26
• Mountainfilm on Tour — Week
One: The program of outdoor
adventure films will be available to
watch from the comfort of your own
home; streaming through March 1;
$20; Bend; go.evvnt.com/742422-1 or
541-385-6908.
FISHING
Deschutes National
Forest
Sunday 2/28
• Updated at 8 a.m. Feb. 25
• Middle Deschutes (Benham
Falls to Lake Billy Chinook):
3,910 cfs; brown trout, rainbow
trout; water is higher and clarity
is good with decent trout fishing;
open year-round for trout, artificial
flies and lures only; no limit on
brown trout
• Metolius River: 1,450 cfs; bull
trout, rainbow trout; consistent
fishing reported; fly fishing only
upstream of Bridge 99, artificial
lures and flies permitted below;
catch and release only; public
access to Wizard Falls Hatchery
remains closed; river is closed to
fishing above Allingham Bridge
until May 22, 2021
• McKenzie River (at Clear Lake):
408 cfs
• McKenzie River (near Belknap
Springs): 1,040 cfs; rainbow and
coastal cutthroat trout; current
hatches — blue winged olive,
midge, sculpin
• Lake Billy Chinook: Bull, brown
and rainbow trout, kokanee,
smallmouth bass; Metolius arm
is closed until spring, no recent
reports for rest of lake
• Suttle Lake: Kokanee, brown
trout
• Allen Springs Campground:
Open
Trail closures
west of Bend
FRIDAY
• Camp Sherman Campground:
Open
• Graham Corral Horse Camp:
Open
• Lava Camp Lake Campground:
Open
• Lower Bridge Campground:
Open
• Pine Rest Campground: Open
• Sisters Cow Camp Horse Camp:
Open; no campfires
Bureau of Land
Management
seasonal trail
closures
The following Bureau of
Land Management trails are
now closed through Aug. 31
to protect nesting raptors:
• Millican Plateau OHV Trail
System (Route 95 only)
• South side of Trout Creek
Trail including climbing
walls
• Cline Buttes Recreation
Area (portions of Deep
Canyon, Fryrear, Maston,
Jaguar Road)
• Horny Hollow Trail
• Dry River Canyon
• For more information, visit
blm.gov.
• Orangetheory Fitness Run Club: A
guided 3- to 5-mile hike with body
weight workouts mixed in will be held.
Free for members and nonmembers;
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Orangetheory
Fitness, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive,
Bend; go.evvnt.com/742903-0 or 541-
904-5123.
Monday 3/1
• Virtual Natural History Pub —
Environmental Justice and the
Movement to Diversify Public
Lands: Since the turn of the 21st
century, a movement has emerged
to address racial and ethnic
inequities in public lands access,
recreational use and employment;
6-7 p.m.; registration required; High
Desert Museum, online; go.evvnt.
com/738690-1
Wednesday 3/3
• Know Wild — How to Really Help
Injured and Orphaned Wildlife:
The animal care team at Sunriver
Nature Center & Observatory will
share experiences from inside wildlife
rehabilitation. The event will not be
recorded; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; registration
required; Deschutes Public Library,
online; go.evvnt.com/742408-1 or
541-312-1063.
SISTERS
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
36°/25° 38°/18° 49°/22°
MILES
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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41°/33° 45°/28° 52°/28°
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ELEVATION: 4,236 FEET
ELEVATION: 3,182 FEET
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Lava Butte
Lake Billy Chinook
Deschutes River
BEND
FRIDAY
Newberry Volcano
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
41°/32° 45°/27° 53°/37°
ELEVATION: 3,623 FEET
REDMOND
FRIDAY
97
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
43°/30° 45°/25° 53°/29°
46°/33° 50°/30° 55°/31°
ELEVATION: 3,077 FEET
ELEVATION: 2,242 FEET
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Sources: Accuweather, U.S. Geological Survey
Clarinda Simpson/Bulletin graphic
MADRAS
Smith Rock