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B2 THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 CONDITIONS REPORT Conditions report for the mountains It may be a cooler weekend with showers predicted, but with more areas now open, it’s a good time to get up to the mountains before the crowds of summer hit and before Central Cascades Wilderness Permits go into effect starting Memorial Day Weekend. While the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway won’t open fully until Wednesday, according to the Deschutes County Road Department website , explorers can access areas south of Lava Lake to the Crescent Cutoff Road. Keep in mind, too, that many higher elevation trails are still under snow and many U.S. Forest Service roads may be impassable ; know your limits and those of your vehicle before venturing too far. For a full list of conditions updated regularly, please visit centraloregonexplore.com HIKING AND DAY USE SITES • NOTE: Many higher elevation trails are open but are on seasonally closed or unmaintained roads and can only be accessed by hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing to the trailheads, and the trails themselves may still be under deep snow. See Forest websites for more details and restrictions. Deschutes National Forest • Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Black Butte Trailhead: Open; clear at lower levels, patchy snow at the summit • Black Crater Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Buttes Loop Trailhead: Open; patchy snow and ice at summit • Canyon Creek Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Charlton Lake Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Coral Swamp Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Crane Prairie Picnic Area: Open • Cultus Lake Day Use Area: Open • Deer Lake Trailhead: Open; deep snow likely • Dutchman Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Edison Trailhead: Open; snow likely • Head of Jack Creek Trailhead: Open; snow free and clear • Jack Lake Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Jefferson Lake: Open; lower 3 miles snow free with light downfall, unknown conditions beyond • Lemish Lake Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Lucky Lake Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Many Lakes Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Meissner Trailhead: Open • Metolius-Windigo: Open; deep snow • Millican Crater Trailhead: Open; snow free on lower 1-2 miles, heavy snow and deadfall beyond • Mirror Lakes: Open; deep snow • North Twin Boating Area: Open • Osprey Point Day Use: Open; patchy snow likely • Paulina Falls Picnic and Trailhead: Open; deadfall possible • Paulina Lake Day Use: Open; snow and deadfall possible • Peter Skene Ogden Trailhead: Open; Paulina Creek restoration in progress, use caution to avoid machinery • Pine Mountain: Open • Pole Creek Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Scott Pass Trailhead: Open; snow free on lower 1-2 miles, heavy snow and deadfall beyond • Six Lakes Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Skyliners Trailhead: Partially open; closed Mondays through 3 p.m. Fridays • Summit Lake: Open; deep snow • Swampy Lakes Trail: Open; deep snow • Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead: Open; access road still closed, trail is under deep snow • Ten Mile Trailhead: Open • Tumalo Mountain: Open; deep snow • Wake Butte Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Wanoga Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Winopee Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Twin Pillars South Trailhead: Open • Walton Lake Trailhead: Closed • Wildcat North Trailhead: Open • Wildcat South Trailhead: Open SKI AREAS AND SNO- PARKS • Updated 8 a.m. May 20 • Mt. Bachelor: Open; 22 inch base; spring hours in effect; Pine Marten, Skyliner and Summit are the only lifts currently running for remainder of the season. Deschutes National Forest — Diamond Peak Wilderness • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Independent Mine: Winter mix • Lookout Mountain; Round Mountain: Winter mix; deadfall reported • Cougar Creek, Potlid: Riding well, deadfall reported • 66 Trails, Prineville Bike Park, Scotty Creek: Riding Well Sisters trails • Lake Creek, Green Ridge; PRT East: Riding well; deadfall reported • Metolius-Windigo (99 Upper and Lower): Deep snow • All other trails riding well Waldo Lake Region • All trails reporting deep snow FISHING • Updated at 8 a.m. May 20 • Upper Deschutes at Benham Falls: 1,610 cfs; rainbow trout, brown trout; opens for fishing May 22 • Fall River: Brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout; river was stocked with rainbows the first week of April, fair fishing and active hatches during the warmest part of the day; fly- fishing with barbless hooks only • McKenzie River (at Clear Lake): 443 cfs • McKenzie River (near Belknap Springs): 965 cfs; rainbow and coastal cutthroat trout; fire cleanup still being conducted in the area, access may be limited; all nonadipose fin-clipped trout must be released; lures and artificial flies only • Crane Prairie Reservoir: 87% full; brook trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, rainbow trout; must release wild rainbow trout • Wickiup Reservoir: 40% full; kokanee, rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass and catfish; North Wickiup boat ramp is open and docks have been installed; Gull Point boat ramp is open; water is low but boats can be launched safely; five kokanee per day in addition to daily trout limit • East Lake: Brown trout, kokanee, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon; access road is open but may have patches of snow and ice; dock at East Lake Boat Launch doesn’t reach the water, launch at Cinder Hill is closed due to low water and will tentatively open May 26 • Paulina Lake: Kokanee, rainbow and brown trout; good fishing for trout and kokanee; lake is ice free and access road is open • North Twin Lake: Rainbow trout; stocked with rainbow trout in early April, boating area has reopened • South Twin Lake: Rainbow trout; stocked with rainbow trout in early April • Davis Lake: Water level is low; rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Fly fishing only • Lava Lake: Rainbow trout; Cascade Lakes Highway open from Crescent Cutoff to the lake • Little Lava Lake: Rainbow trout, brook trout and whitefish • Cultus Lake: Mackinaw, rainbow and brook trout • Diamond Lake: trout; all brown and tiger trout must be released • Crescent Lake: 28% full; kokanee, mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout, whitefish and chub; lake level is extremely low for this time of year and launching options are limited for larger boat; one lake trout per day, 24-inch minimum; Spring Boat Launch is closed • Odell Lake: Lake trout, kokanee, rainbow trout; both resort boat ramps are open in addition to Sunset Cove ramp; kokanee limit is 25 per day, one lake trout per day with a 24-inch minimum; Trapper and Princess creeks boat launches are closed, use Sunset Cove. Beginning Jan. 28 the following trails are closed from Mon- days to 3 p.m. Fridays (except for federal holidays) due to tim- ber harvesting and forest restoration work: • Phil’s Trail between the • Lower Whoops junction with EXT and it’s • Pine Drops western terminus at the • EXT junction with Pine Drops • Storm King from the junc- • Upper Whoops tion with Forest Road 4615 and the junction with Phil’s • Lower Whoops • Skyliners Trail Antelope Flat Reservoir: Open Baneberry Trailhead: Open Barnhouse Trailhead: Open Black Canyon East (Formerly South Fork) Trailhead: Open Black Canyon West (Formerly Dusty Camp) Trailhead: Open Boeing Field Trailhead: Open Coffeepot Trailhead: Open Cottonwood Trailhead: Open Cougar East Trailhead: Open Cougar West Trailhead: Open Gray Butte Trailhead: Open Green Mountain North Trailhead: Open Hammer Creek Trailhead: Open Keeton Trailhead: Open Kelsey Trailhead: Open Line Butte East (Formerly Fawn Creek) Trailhead: Open Line Butte West Trailhead: Open Lookout Mountain Lower Trailhead: Open Lookout Mountain Upper Trailhead: Open Mascall Corral (Formerly Apple West) Trailhead: Open Mother Lode Mine Trailhead: Open Payten Trailhead: Open Potlid North Trailhead: Open Potlid South Trailhead: Open Rim (Formerly Apple Middle) Trailhead: Open Rock Creek Trailhead: Open Round Mountain North Trailhead: Open Round Mountain South Trailhead: Open Scotty Creek Trailhead: Open South Prong Trailhead: Open Steins Pillar Trailhead: Open Twin Pillars North Trailhead: Open CAMPING CYCLING Deschutes National Forest Wanoga Trail Complex • Candle Creek Campground: Open • Crescent Creek Campground: Open • East Davis Lake Campground: Open • Gull Point Campground: Open • Jack Creek Campground: Open • North Twin Lake Campground: Open • Ogden Group Campground: Open • Pine Mountain Campground: Open; no campfires • Pringle Falls Campground: Open • Riverside Campground: Open • South Shore Campground: Open • South Twin Lake Campground: Open • West South Twin Campground: Open • Whitefish Horse Camp: Open • Wyeth Campground: Open Ochoco National Forest • Allen Creek Horse Camp: Open • Antelope Flat Reservoir 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. U.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. U.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. U.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. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359. Friday 5/21 Trail closures west of Bend LA PINE FRIDAY Prineville and Ochoco trails Fire danger is currently listed as moderate in the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests. Fire danger is listed as low in the Willamette National Forest. Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently at Level 1 for the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and the Prineville Dis- trict — Bureau of Land Management. Ochoco National Forest EVENTS the season Fire restrictions • Crater Butte Trailhead: Open; deep snow • Fawn Lake Trail: Open; deep snow • Snell Lake Trail: Open; deep snow • Whitefish Creek Trail: Open; patchy snow • Yoran Lake Trail: Open; deep snow • Stag Lake Trail: Open; deeps snow • • • • Campground and Day Use: Open • Barnhouse Campground: Closed for the season • Big Spring Campground: Open • Biggs Springs Campground: Open • Bingham Springs Campground: Open • Cottonwood Campground: Open • Cottonwood Pit Campground: Open • Deep Creek Campground: Open • Dry Creek Horse Camp: Open • Elkhorn Campground: Campground: Open • Frazier Campground: Open • Mud Springs Horse Camp: Open; no campfires • Ochoco Divide Campground: Open • Ochoco Divide Group Site: Open • Ochoco Forest Campground: Open • Ochoco Forest Camp Group Pavillion: Open • Salters Cabin Horse Camp: Open • Scotts Campground: Open • Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area: Open • Walton Lake Campground: Open • Walton Lake Group Campsites: Open • Whistler Campground: Open; no campfires • White Rock Campground: Open; no campfires • Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area: Open • Wildwood Campground: Open • Wiley Flat Campground: Open • Wolf Creek Campground: Open • Wolf Creek Industrial Campground: Open • Dinah Moe Humm: Deep snow; deadfall reported • All other trails riding well North of Skyliner trails • Lower Mrazek, Shevlin Park: Riding well • Farewell: Winter mix; deadfall reported • All other trails reporting deep snow Swampy Lakes trails • Middle Flagline: Closed through Aug. 15 • S.S.T.: Rideable snow; deadfall reported • Sector 16, Tumalo Ridge: Winter mix • Tumalo Creek: Rideable snow • All other trails reporting deep snow Cascade Lakes trails • All trails reporting deep snow Mt. Bachelor • Mountain trails closed for • Big Summit Prairie Wildflower Drive and Hike: This will be a drive and hike trip that circumnavigates Big Summit Prairie with at least six stops to walk around and view native plants; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; registration required; Ochoco National Forest building, 3160 NE Third St., Prineville; eventbrite.com • 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, Bend; go.evvnt.com/774917-2 or 541-728-7878. Saturday 5/22 • Over the Edge Taphouse Golf Tournament: The two-person scramble tournament will take place and feature a blind draw. Golfers are responsible for green fees; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; $15; Over The Edge Taphouse, 13959 SW Commercial Loop Road, Crooked River Ranch; go.evvnt. com/784457-0 or 541-527-2101. • CORK Saturday Long Run: A weekly group run for all paces. Social distancing observed at all times, limited to 25 runners; 9-11 a.m.; Thump Roastery, 549 NW York Drive, Bend; go.evvnt. com/774937-0 • Jumping Clinic: The clinic will work on the proper understanding of how to take off, stay balanced in air and land the bike safely; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; go.evvnt. com/767664-2 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/774920-2 or 541-728-7878. Sunday 5/23 • Skills and Ride Clinic: The clinic will start with basic dialing in the bikes and working on body position before progressing through several more skills and then hopping on a nearby trail to test out the newly learned skill; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $99; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/774927-2 or 541-728-7878. Tuesday 5/25 • Smith Rock Interpretive Hike: Experience the magnificent scenery and wildlife viewing at Central Oregon’s state park; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; registration required; Smith Rock State Park, NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com • Osteology Outside: The Deschutes Land Trust and Chelsea Ernst will host a virtual event exploring animal bones you might find along the trail, how to identify them and what stories they may tell; 5-6 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/785213-1 or 541-330-0017. Wednesday 5/26 • 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/774914-2 or 541-728-7878. • CLBC Bend Brewpub Run: A 3-5 mile group run will start and end at the brewpub, each runner will receive a half-off voucher for a pint; 5:45-8 p.m.; Cascade Lakes Brewpub, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/773531-0 or 541-388-4998. Thursday 5/27 • Chimney Rock Wildflower Hike: This hike will focus on native plants, including wildflowers, and we will hike slowly and stop often to examine native plants along the way; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; registration required; Chimney Rock Trailhead, Oregon Highway 27, Prineville; eventbrite.com • CORK Thursday Run: A 3-5 mile weekly run along the river trail will take place. Social distancing must be observed at all times. Limited to 25 runners; 6-8 p.m.; Zpizza Tap Room, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/774933-0 SISTERS SATURDAY SUNDAY FRIDAY 51°/36° 56°/39° 58°/37° MILES N SATURDAY 0 SUNDAY 10 58°/44° 60°/41° 63°/40° 46 ELEVATION: 4,236 FEET ELEVATION: 3,182 FEET 20 97 126 Lava Butte Lake Billy Chinook Deschutes River BEND FRIDAY Newberry Volcano SATURDAY SUNDAY 57°/44° 59/41° 64°/38° ELEVATION: 3,623 FEET REDMOND FRIDAY 97 SATURDAY SUNDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 59°/42° 62°/41° 64°/38° 65°/45° 67°/45° 67°/42° ELEVATION: 3,077 FEET ELEVATION: 2,242 FEET 20 Sources: Accuweather, U.S. Geological Survey Clarinda Simpson/Bulletin graphic MADRAS Smith Rock
