B2 THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021
CONDITIONS REPORT
Check out new areas south of Bend
The heat is back this weekend, so go south for some forest and lakeside
destinations to keep cool.
Fire danger is extreme across Central Oregon, so be vigilant to avoid
sparking a fire in our beautiful outdoor spaces.
For a full list of conditions updated regularly, please visit
centraloregonexplore.com.
HIKING AND
DAY USE
SITES
Deschutes National
Forest
• Beach Day Use: Open
• Benham East Trailhead:
Open
• Benham West Trailhead:
Open
• Bessie Butte Trail: Open
• Big Eddy Day Use: Open
• Big River Boating Site: Open
• Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead:
Open
• Boyd Cave Day Use Area:
Open
• Cabot Lake Trailhead: Open;
clear as far as Cabot, moderate
blowdown beyond
• Charlton Lake Trailhead:
Open; light deadfall
• Cinder Hill Day Use: Open
• Crane Prairie Picnic Area:
Open; lake currently has an
algae bloom
• Crater Rim Trailhead: Open;
light deadfall
• Cultus Lake Day Use Area:
Open
• Cultus Lake and Winopee
trails: Open; trail around
Cultus is clear, Winopee trail
is logged out to 1/4 mile past
Teddy Lake Junction, trail
is difficult or impossible for
stock, scheduled to be logged
out in late September.
• Deer Lake Trailhead: Open
• Elk Lake Day Use: Open
• Elk Lake Trailhead: Open;
light deadfall
• Fall River Headwaters: Open
• Irish and Taylor Lakes
Trailhead: Open
• Lava Butte Interpretation
Viewpoint: Open
• Lava Cast Forest Trailhead:
Open
• Lava Lake Day Use: Open;
lake currently has an algae
bloom
• Lava Lands: Open; visitor
center open but exhibit hall
and theater room are closed
for 2021
• Lava River Cave — Show
Cave: Open; limited capacity,
gate may periodically close
to help with attendance
limitations; cave open only to
the halfway point at the Sand
Garden
• Lemish Lake Trailhead:
Open; light deadfall
• Little Crater Day Use: Open;
possible algae bloom, if the
water looks foamy, scummy,
thick like paint, pea-green,
blue-green or brownish red,
stay out.
• Little Fawn Day Use: Open
• Lucky Lake Trailhead: Open;
light deadfall on section from
Lucky Lake to the junction
with Six Lakes
• Many Lakes Trailhead:
Open; moderate deadfall, not
recommended for stock
• Meek Lake Trail: Open; five
good-sized trees across the
trail before the junction with
Summit Lake trail
• Metolius-Windigo: Open;
virtually snow-free, one large
tree down 3/4 of a mile north
of Cascade Lakes Highway
• Mile Camp Day Use: Open
• Mirror Lakes: Open; light
deadfall
• North Twin Boating Area:
Open
• Osprey Point Day Use: Open
• Paulina Falls Picnic and
Trailhead: Open
• Paulina Lake Day Use: Open
• Rigdon Lakes Trail: Open
• Salmon Lakes — Waldo
Mountain Trailhead: Open
• Spirit Lake-Waldo Meadows
Trailhead: Open
• Swan Lake Trailhead: Open
• Twin Peak Trailhead: Open
• Verdun Trailhead: Open
• Wahana Trail: Open
• Whig and Torrey Way
Trailhead: Open
• Winchester Ridge Trailhead:
Open
• Paulina Lake Loop Trail:
Open; clear
• Paulina Peak Trail: Open;
clear
• Peter Skene Ogden
Trailhead: Open; clear
• Quinn River Boating site:
Open; nearby campground is
closed due to hazard trees
• Rosary Lakes Trailhead:
Open;
• Simax North and South
Beach area: Open
• Six Lakes Trailhead: Open;
deadfall
• South Twin Day Use —
Launch: Open
• Summit Lake: Open
• Sun Lava Trailhead: Open;
heavy use on weekends
• Sunset View Day Use: Open
• Ten Mile Trailhead: Open
• Tenino Boating Site: Open
• Tandy Bay Picnic Area: Open
• Tranquil Cove Day Use: Open
• Wake Butte Trailhead: Open
• Wanoga Trailhead: Open
• Wickiup Plains Trailhead:
Open
• Winopee Trailhead: Open;
logged out to 1/4 mile past
Teddy Lake junction
• Wyeth Boating Site: Open
Bureau of Land
Management
• Black Hills ACEC: Open;
climbing and geocaching are
prohibited
• Christmas Valley Sand
Dunes: Open
• Crack-in-the-Ground: Open
• Derrick Cave: Open
• Fossil Lake ACEC: Open;
motor vehicles and fossil
collecting prohibited
Crater Butte Trailhead: Open
Fawn Lake Trail: Open
Snell Lake Trail: Open
Whitefish Creek Trail: Open
Yoran Lake Trail: Open
Stag Lake Trail: Open
• Green Mountain: Open
• Lost Forest: Open, vehicles
restricted to designated roads
only
• Updated at 8 a.m. July 22
• Upper Deschutes at Benham
Falls: Updated flow readings
not available at time of press;
rainbow trout, brown trout;
wild rainbow trout must be
released; fair fishing in deeper
portions of the river
• Fall River: Brook trout, brown
trout, rainbow trout; good
fishing throughout river; fly-
fishing with barbless hooks
only
• Crane Prairie Reservoir: 79%
full; brook trout, kokanee,
largemouth bass, rainbow
trout; algae bloom; must
release wild rainbow trout;
good fishing but water temp is
warm, trout will be in deeper
water
• Wickiup Reservoir: 10% full;
kokanee, rainbow and brown
trout, largemouth bass and
catfish; algae bloom; lake will
likely be “run-of-the-river”
soon; five kokanee per day in
addition to daily trout limit
• East Lake: Brown trout,
kokanee, rainbow trout,
Atlantic salmon; fair fishing
but water temps are warm;
water level is lower for this
time of year, may be difficult
launching larger boats
• Paulina Lake: Kokanee,
rainbow and brown trout;
good fishing for kokanee and
brown trout
• North Twin Lake: Rainbow
trout; good fishing in deeper
parts of lake
• South Twin Lake: Rainbow
trout; good fishing in deeper
parts of lake
• Davis Lake: rainbow trout and
largemouth bass; water level
is low and it may be difficult to
launch larger boats; fair fishing
for largemouth bass; fly fishing
only; fair fishing, catch and
release for trout, no limit on
size or number for warmwater
fish
• Lava Lake: Rainbow trout;
algae bloom; mixed bag,
fishing should improve with
the water conditions; stocked
this week
• Little Lava Lake: Rainbow
trout, brook trout and
whitefish; best methods are
bait, lures and flies still-fished
or trolled
• Cultus Lake: Mackinaw,
rainbow and brook trout; troll
depths for mackinaw and
shallower areas for rainbows
• Hosmer Lake: Brook,
cutthroat and rainbow trout;
fly fishing and catch and
release only with barbless
hooks; good fishing
• Elk Lake: Brook trout and
kokanee; jigging, still-fishing
and trolling from a boat or fly
fishing are best
• Diamond Lake: trout; all
brown and tiger trout must
be released; trout fishing has
been good on lures; if you
catch one over 20 inches, take
it to the marina to be entered
for a raffle
• Crescent Lake: 22% full;
kokanee, mackinaw, rainbow
and brown trout, whitefish
and chub; one lake trout per
day, 24-inch minimum; fishing
is fair; lake level is extremely
low, developed ramps are
marginal for launching larger
boats
• Waldo Lake: Boating
restricted to electric motors or
non-motorized vessels
• Odell Lake: Lake trout,
kokanee, rainbow trout; fair
fishing for kokanee and good
fishing for lake trout
Bear Mountain Trail: Open
Blue Lake Trail: Open
Corrigan Lake Trail: Open
Diamond Peak North: Open
Diamond Peak South: Open
Diamond Peak Tie: Open
Happy Lake: Open
Hemlock Butte Trail: Open
Marie Lake Trail: Open
Mt. Yoran Trail: Open
Pioneer Gulch Trail: Open
Rockpile Trail: Open
OREGON
STATE PARKS
• All campfires are prohibited
within any state park or
state-managed forest until
conditions improve
• Fort Rock State Natural
Area: Open; day-use hours 8
a.m,-8 p.m.; rock scrambling
closed in southeast area to
protect nesting falcons; cave
tours canceled for 2021
• La Pine State Park: Open,
expect reduced services;
meeting hall is closed
Willamette National
Forest — Waldo Lake
Wilderness Area
• Abernethy-Deer Creek
Trailhead: Open
• Betty Lake Trailhead: Open
• Betty Lake Trailhead: Open
• Black Creek Trail: Open
• Bobby Lake Trailhead: Open
• Bunchgrass Trailhead —
Lower: Open
• Bunchgrass Trailhead —
Upper: Open
• Cupit Mary Meadow Trail:
Open
• Devil’s Garden Trailhead:
Open
• Erma Bell Trailhead: Open
• Fuji Mountain Trailhead at
Gold Lake: Open
• Gander Lake Trailhead:
Open
• Gold Lake Day Use Area:
Open
• Harralson Trail: Open
• Helen Lake Trailhead: Open
• High Divide Trailhead: Open
• Jim Weaver Loop Trailhead
(Waldo Lake Trail): Open
• Koch Mountain Trailhead:
Open
• Marilyn Lakes Trailhead:
Open
• Mt. Ray Trailhead: Open
• North Waldo Day Use Area:
Open
CAMPING
• All campfires are prohibited
within the Deschutes and
Ochoco national forests, lands
managed by the BLM and
Oregon State Parks
Deschutes National
Forest
• Big Cove Boat-in
Campground: Open
• Big River Campground:
Open
• Blue Bay Campground:
Open
• Bull Bend Campground:
Open
• Candle Creek Campground:
Open
• Chief Paulina Horse Camp:
Open
• Cinder Hill Campground:
Open
• Contorta Flat Campground:
Open
• Contorta Point Group
Campground: Open
• Crane Prairie Campground:
• Paulina Lake Campground:
Open
• Point Campground: Open
• Prairie Campground: Open
• Princess Creek
Campground: Open
• Pringle Falls Campground:
Open
• Quinn Meadow Horse
Camp: Open
• Rock Creek Campground:
Open
• Simax Group Campground:
Open
• South Campground: Open
• South Twin Lake
Campground: Open
• Spring Campground: Open
• Sunset Cove Campground:
Open
• Trapper Creek Campground:
Open
• West South Twin
Campground: Open
• Whitefish Horse Camp: Open
• Windy Group Campground:
Open
• Wyeth Campground: Open
Willamette National
Forest
• Islet Campground (Waldo
Lake): Open; no potable water
• North Waldo Campground:
Open; no potable water
• Shadow Bay Campground:
Open; no potable water
CYCLING
Cascade Lakes trails
• All trails riding well
Sunriver area trails
• Elko Point: Muddy
• Roundabout: Sandy and
loose
• All other trails riding well
Waldo Lake Region
• New reports needed on
LA PINE
FRIDAY
FISHING
Fire danger is currently listed as Extreme in the Deschutes
and Ochoco National Forests. Fire danger is listed as High
in the Willamette National Forest.
Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently at Level 4, Gen-
eral Shutdown meaning all operations are prohibited
for the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and the
Prineville District — Bureau of Land Management.
Campfires are banned with the Deschutes and Ochoco
national forests, areas managed by the BLM and Oregon
State Parks and state-managed forests east of Interstate 5.
Willamette National
Forest — Diamond
Peak Wilderness
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Leap of Faith, Maiden Lake,
Moore Creek, Skyline, Trail
99 Waldo South
• Betty Lake, Bobby Lake,
Charlton Lake #3593,
Charlton Lemish Loop, Gold
Lake, Twins, Waldo Lake:
Riding well
• All other trails riding well
with deadfall reported
Fire restrictions
Deschutes National
Forest — Diamond
Peak Wilderness
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Open
• Crescent Creek
Campground: Open
• Crescent Lake Campground:
Open
• Cultus Corral Horse Camp:
Open
• Cultus Lake Campground:
Open
• East Davis Lake
Campground: Open
• East Lake Campground:
Open
• Elk Lake Campground: Open
• Fall River Campground:
Open
• Fall River Guard Station:
Open
• Gull Point Campground:
Open
• Lava Lake Campground:
Open
• Little Cove Boat-In
Campground: Open
• Little Crater Campground:
Open
• Little Cultus Campground:
Open
• Little Fawn Campground:
Open
• Little Lava Lake: Open
• Mallard Marsh
Campground: Open
• McKay Crossing
Campground: Open
• Newberry Group
Campground: Open
• North Twin Lake
Campground: Open
• Ogden Group Campground:
Open
EVENTS
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-$90; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359
• Brews & Views Kayak Tour: A naturalist-guided tour
paddling on a lake in the Cascades with a local microbrew
or root beer to enjoy afterward; 1:30-5:30 p.m.; $65-
$95; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend;
wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359
• Central Oregon Volcano Tour: Explore the Newberry
Caldera with a naturalist guide around Paulina Lake;
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.; $70-$95; Wanderlust
Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com
or 541-389-8359
• Cascade Lakes Canoe or Kayak Tour: Paddle around
one of the mountain lakes with a naturalist guide;
9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.; $70-$95; Wanderlust Tours,
61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com
or 541-389-8359
• Starlight & Moonlight Canoe Tours: Watch twilight
descend over the Cascades and enjoy a clear starry night
while paddling on one of the mountain lakes; 8 p.m.-
midnight; $100; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97,
Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359
Friday 7/23
• Friday Morning Creekside Yoga: Annie Wilson will lead
an all-level yoga class along the creek with music from
her vinyl collection playing. Drop-in or sign up in advance
by DMing @yogawithannie on Instagram; 10-11 a.m.;
$15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters;
thesuttlelodge.com
• Cornering & Switchbacks Mountain Biking Clinic: The
clinic will work on dialing in body position on the bike and
understanding how to handle different types of corners;
1:30-3 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW
Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com
• Bend Trail Sessions Mountain Bike Clinic: The weekly
clinic will work on specific skills needed for different
biking trails including jumps and corners, technical
climbs and descents and more; 4-6:30 p.m.; $89; Seventh
Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend;
gritclinics.com
Saturday 7/24
• CORK Saturday Run: A weekly group run will take place;
8-11 a.m.; free; Thump Coffee, 549 NW York Drive, Bend;
centraloregonrunningklub.org
• Hoodoo Challenge — Run to the Top: Runners will
run up to the top of the ski area, then walk back down
for a lunch and awards ceremony. Benefitting the Sisters
Kiwanis club; 8 a.m.; $30 for 5K, $45 for half marathon;
27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; sisterskiwanis.org
• Sunriver Nature Center Bird Walk: Tom Lawler, expert
birder and nature photographer, will lead small groups
around Sunriver’s wetlands, meadows and forests to find
a variety of birdlife that surrounds the Nature Center;
8:30-11:30 a.m.; $10, registration required; Sunriver
Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver;
snco.org
• Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages
yoga session will be held; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested
donation; Deschutes Brewery, 399 SW Shevlin Hixon
Drive, Bend; facebook.com/wildthingbend
• Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking
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;
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW
Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com
Sunday 7/25
• Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages
outdoor yoga class will be held. Bring your own yoga mat
or towel and water; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested donation;
LOGE Camps, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.
com/wildthingbend
• Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop: 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; gritclinics.com
• Sundays with the Yoga Lab: The grounding, all-levels
outdoor yoga class will be taught by Yoga Lab owner
Ulla Lundgren weekly; 4:30-6 p.m.; $15; The Suttle Lodge,
13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com
Tuesday 7/27
• Kids On the Move — Redmond: Join the OSU-Extension
Service and Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a
family program focused on outdoor exploration, physical
activity and nutrition for ages 0-5 with family; 10-11 a.m.;
registration required; American Legion Park, 850 SW
Rimrock Way, Redmond; childrens-forest.jumbula.com
Wednesday 7/28
• Women’s Foundational Skills Mountain Biking 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; gritclinics.com
• Cascade Lakes Brewing Bend Pub Run: A weekly 3-5
mile group loop run starts and ends at the brewpub;
7-9 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, 1441 SW
Chandler Ave. Suite 100, Bend; 541-388-4998.
Thursday 7/29
• Trail Running: A weekly group trail run led by Chris
Colovos on the South Canyon section of the Deschutes
River Trail. Bring water, snacks and drinks provided after
the run; 6:45-8 p.m.; $7 suggested donation; run starts
and ends at Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market
Road, Bend; facebook.com/bendadventuresports
SISTERS
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
88°/48° 94°/55° 94°/51°
MILES
N
SATURDAY
0
SUNDAY
10
91°/53° 96°/57° 97°/58°
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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
90°/54° 95°/58° 96°/57°
ELEVATION: 3,623 FEET
REDMOND
FRIDAY
97
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
91°/50° 98°/54° 98°/54°
93°/53° 99°/57° 100°/56°
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