B2 THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021
CONDITIONS REPORT
Areas in, around Bend plus sno-parks
EVENTS
Get ready for a warm weekend and head out
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; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359.
• Daily Snowshoe Tours: A naturalist-guided tour through areas
around Mount 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; wanderlusttours.com 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; wanderlusttours.
com 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; wanderlusttours.com 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;
wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359.
• Brews & Views Kayak Tour: A naturalist-guided tour paddling on
a calm section the Deschutes River with a local microbrew or root
beer to enjoy afterwards; 1:30-5:30 p.m.; $65 to $95; Wanderlust
Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-
389-8359
• Deschutes River Kayak Tour: Paddle along a tranquil stretch of
the river guided by a naturalist; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m.;
$70 to $95; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359
to some of Bend’s parks, trails and waterways
for fun in the sun!
Many trails at higher elevations are seeing
muddier conditions due to melting snow, so
stay in town and enjoy the Central Oregon
outdoors right outside your door.
For a full list of conditions updated regularly,
please visit centraloregonexplore.com.
HIKING AND
DAY USE
SITES
Deschutes National
Forest
• Aspen Day Use: Open
• Benham East Trailhead:
Open
• Benham West Trailhead:
Open
• Bessie Butte Trail: Open
• Big Eddy Day Use: Open
• Dillon Day Use: Open
• Dutchman Trailhead: Open
• Edison Trailhead: Open
• Horse Butte Trailhead:
Open; mostly snow free
and clear
• Lava Island Day Use: Open
• Meadow Picnic: Open
• Phil’s Trailhead: Partially
open; closed Mondays
through 3 p.m. Fridays
• Rimrock Trailhead: Open
• Skyliners Trailhead: Open
• Slough Day Use: Open
• Tumalo Falls Trailhead:
Open; Tumalo Falls Road is
closed at the gate, visitors
must hike, walk or snowshoe
in
• Tumalo Mountain: Open
Bend Park &
Recreation Trails
• Alpine Trail: Open
• Big Sky Park: Open
• Cascade Highlands Trail:
Open
• Central Oregon Historic
Canal Trail: Open
• Coyner Trail: Open
• Deschutes River Trail —
Awbrey Reach: Open
• Deschutes River Trail —
Old Mill Reach: Open
• Deschutes River Trail —
Pioneer Reach: Open
• Deschutes River Trail —
River Run Reach: Open
• Deschutes River Trail —
South Canyon Reach:
Open; one way trail, closed
to bikes, keep dogs leashed
• Discovery Trail: Open
• Haul Road Trail: Open
• Larkspur Trail: Open
• Pine Nursery Park Trail:
Open
• Riley Ranch Nature
Reserve Trails: Open
• Rockridge Park Trail: Open
• Sawyer Park Trails: Open
• Shevlin Park Trails: Open
• Stone Creek Park Trail:
Open
• West Bend Trail: Open
Ongoing
Ryan Brennecke/Bulletin file
Smith Rock climbing closures
Bureau of Land
Management
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 climb-
ing walls
• Cline Buttes
Recreation Area
(portions of Deep
Canyon, Fryrear,
Maston, Jaguar
Road)
• Horny Hollow Trail
• Dry River Canyon
• For more informa-
tion visit blm.gov
• Badlands Rock Trail: Open
• Flatiron Rock Trail: Open
• Huntington Wagon Road:
Open
• Oregon Badlands
Wilderness Tumulus Trail:
Open
OREGON
STATE
PARKS
• Skyliner: Winter mix
• Upper Storm King, Upper
Whoops: Deep snow
• All other trails riding well
• Updated 8 a.m. April 15
• Hoodoo: Open; 86 inch
base; Autobahn Tubing Park
are closed; closed Monday
through Wednesday; last
day of season is Sunday,
April 18
• Mt. Bachelor: Open; 88
inch base; First Rays and Red
Chair are closed; Northwest
is closed, Outback is being
used as a backup
• Willamette Pass: closed for
the season
•
Deschutes National
Forest
•
• Exact snow levels are no
longer available
• Crescent Lake Sno-park:
Open; poor conditions
with low snow, not
recommended
• Crescent Junction: Open;
poor conditions with low
snow, not recommended
• Dutchman Sno-park:
Open; 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; marginal conditions
• Kapka Butte Sno-park:
Open; marginal conditions
• Meissner Sno-park: Open;
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• Deschutes River: Winter
mix, deadfall reported
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• Funner, Lower Storm King:
Winter mix
• Catch and Release: Riding
well
• All other trails reporting
deep snow
North of Skyliner
trails
• Lower Mrazek, Shevlin
Park: Riding well
• All other trails reporting
deep snow
Swampy Lakes
trails
• Middle Flagline: Closed
through Aug. 15
• Bandit Springs Sno-park:
Open
• Mark’s Creek Sno-park:
Open
• Ochoco Divide Sno-park:
Open
• Walton Sno-park: Open
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Sunday 4/18
• Swampy Dutchman: Deep
snow; deadfall reported
• Bend Marathon: The annual marathon, half marathon, 10K and
5K will be completely virtual this year with participants running
the full distance between now and May 25 on their own time
and on their own course; through May 25; $55; online; go.evvnt.
com/766403-1
• Tumalo Creek: Rideable
snow
• All other trails reporting
deep snow
Willamette
National Forest
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Saturday 4/17
• Bird Walk at Sunriver Nature Center: Take a walk with local
expert birder Tom Lawler and discover the rich bird habitats in
Sunriver; 9 a.m.-noon; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory,
57245 River Road, Sunriver; go.evvnt.com/766833-0
• Big Wave Challenge: Skiers and snowboarders can ride the special
“wave” course on Midway Run with no formal judged event this
year. Fundraiser for Pat Malendoski will be held with an auction and
Aloha Bags for sale; through May 25; Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, 13000
SW. Century Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/766427-0 or 541-382-1709.
• CORK Saturday Long Run: A group 5-8 mile run will take
place, limited to 25 participants to ensure social distancing;
9-11 a.m.; Thump Roastery, 549 NW. York Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.
com/763810-0
• Cornering and Switchbacks Clinic: The clinic will work on dialing
in body position on the bike and understanding how to handle
different types of corners; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain
Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/766494-1 or
541-728-7878.
• Beginner/Intermediate Skills Bike Clinic: The clinic will work on
bike set up and body position then skills in the afternoon including
braking, shifting cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts and more; 1:30-
3:30 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive,
Bend; go.evvnt.com/766490-1 or 541-728-7878.
• Cascade Bull Bash: The bull riding event will benefit a local
family who lost their father; 5:30-10:30 p.m.; $20; Crook County
Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St., Prineville; go.evvnt.com/766545-1 or
541-405-8577.
Wanoga Trail
Complex
Ochoco National
Forest
marginal conditions; no
more grooming this season;
lodge currently closed
Skyliner Sno-park: Open;
access road closed
Swampy Sno-park: Open;
fair conditions; no dogs
Vista Butte Sno-park:
Open; marginal conditions;
area north of parking area
closed to snowmobiles, use
Kapka Butte or Wanoga
Wanoga Snow Play: Open;
marginal conditions; expect
heavy use; pack out broken
sleds and all trash; shelter
is closed
Wanoga Snowmobile:
Open; marginal conditions;
shelter is closed
Newberry (Six Mile
Sno-park): Open; poor
conditions due to low snow.
Newberry (10 Mile Sno-
park): Open; marginal
conditions, low snow around
sno-park; road beyond park
closed to vehicles for the
season
Three Creek Sno-park
(Lower): Open; poor
conditions due to low snow
Three Creek Sno-park
(Upper): Open; poor
conditions; bare pavement
on Trail 8 above park, not
recommended
Walt Haring Sno-park:
Open; poor conditions
with low snow, not
recommended
• LandWatch Legislative Update: It’s time for a legislative update
with Central Oregon LandWatch on policies affecting our lands,
water, wildlife, and urban communities; noon-1 p.m.; registration
required; online; go.evvnt.com/754954-2
• Happy Hour Trail Ride ‘n Skills: The weekly clinic will work on
specific skills needed for different biking trails including jumps and
corners, technical climbs and descents and more; 4-6 p.m.; $75;
new trail each week, around Bend; go.evvnt.com/766487-1 or 541-
728-7878.
• Some trails are closed
weekdays until 3 p.m.
Friday, see note.
Beginning Jan. 28, the following trails are closed
from Mondays to 3 p.m. Fridays (except for federal
holidays) due to timber harvesting and forest resto-
ration work:
• Lower Whoops
• Pine Drops
• EXT
• Storm King from the junction 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
• Pilot Butte State Scenic
Viewpoint: Open for limited
daytime use; summit road
open; east parking lot open
8 a.m.-6 p.m., restrooms
open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Tumalo State Park: Open;
expect reduced services;
group facilities are closed;
reservations for yurts
required
Friday 4/16
Phil’s Trail Complex
Trail closures west of Bend
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; fair conditions, expect
heavy use
Salt Creek Sno-park: Open
Santiam Sno-park: Open
Waldo Lake Sno-park:
Open
CYCLING
Tuesday 4/20
• Big Falls Ridge Hike: The guided, moderate, 4-mile hike will
include the chance to practice navigation skills on the trail-less
terrain; 8 a.m.-noon; registration required; Big Falls Ridge, Lower
Bridge Way, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com
• High Desert Speaker Series — Stories from the Sagebrush
Sea: Join Oregon Natural Desert Association and Ed Jahn,
Executive Producer of “Oregon Field Guide” for a behind-the-scenes
tour of the captivating high desert stories Ed’s crew has captured
over the years; 5:30-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.
com/757385-1
FISHING
• Updated at 8 a.m. April 1
• Middle Deschutes
(Benham Falls to Lake
Billy Chinook): 3,960 cfs;
brown trout, rainbow trout;
water is high but clarity is
good, hatches coming out
on warmest part of the day;
open year-round for trout,
artificial flies and lures only;
no limit on brown trout;
fishing has been fair for
browns and rainbows on
rapalas and spinners
Wednesday 4/21
• Women’s Foundational Skills Bike Clinic: Women new to
mountain biking can learn fundamental skills to feel more
confident setting up the bike, shifting, braking and navigating
small trail obstacles; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort,
18575 SW. Century Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/766484-1 or 541-
728-7878.
Thursday 4/22
• Earth Day Cleanup on Rim of Wild & Scenic Middle Deschutes
River: Celebrate Earth Day with Friends and Neighbors of the
Deschutes Canyon Area as we clean up the rim of Wild & Scenic
Middle Deschutes River; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; registration required; Rim
of Wild & Scenic Middle Deschutes River, Milepost 5, Lower Bridge
Road, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com
• The (Mostly) Normal COWs Kickoff: Join us for a Zoom Webinar
to learn about the Central Oregon Wheelers recreational bike club.;
6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/761776-1 or
541-633-0422.
• Upper Deschutes at
Benham Falls: 776 cfs;
section is closed for the
season to anglers until
May 22.
East of Bend trails
• Dry River Canyon: Closed
through Aug. 31
• Crooked Arm, Holy Loop,
Sand Canyon: Sandy and
loose
LA PINE
FRIDAY
• All other trails riding well
To protect nesting raptors, the following climbing
routes are closed: Cajun Cliff, Victoria Tower, Little Three
Fingered Jack, Puddy’s Tower, The Monument, An-
glin’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 re-
stricted to groups of four or less and noise must be
kept to a minimum.
See smithrock.com/seasonal-closures for more in-
formation.
SKI AREAS
AND SNOW
PARKS
Bureau of
Land
Management
seasonal trail
closures
• Big Butte Challenge: Hikers and runners will summit five buttes in
Central Oregon, going at their own pace whenever their schedule
allows using a GPS-enabled activity tracker to submit efforts before
the deadline; through May 31; $60; throughout Central Oregon;
go.evvnt.com/752281-1 or 541-350-4635.
Mark Davis paddles into a wave while kayaking at First Street Rapids in Bend in
2020.
• Tumalo Creek: 0.72 cfs;
rainbow trout
SISTERS
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
64°/31° 70°/35° 75°/34°
MILES
N
SATURDAY
0
SUNDAY
10
67°/33° 73°/38° 78°/38°
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ELEVATION: 4,236 FEET
ELEVATION: 3,182 FEET
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97
126
Lava Butte
Lake Billy Chinook
Deschutes River
BEND
FRIDAY
Newberry Volcano
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
67°/36° 72°/39° 76°/41°
ELEVATION: 3,623 FEET
REDMOND
FRIDAY
97
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
69°/31° 74°/34° 80°/39°
71°/34° 75°/37° 81°/40°
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