This scenic hike in the Ochoco Mountains features meadows, canyon views and a unique volcanic rock formation Distance: 6 miles RT. Plan on spending 6-8 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead. Elevation gain/loss: 1,100feet of gain What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear, insect repellent (no tennis shoes or sandals). Dogs are not allowed on this hike. Difficulty level: moderate but there are uphill portions. We will not be scrambling onto the Pillars Number of hikers: 8 maximum Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. It is about a 1.5 hr drive to the trailhead. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund. Meeting time/place: 8:30 am. Meet at the parking lot between Petsmart and Ashley Furniture in Cascade Center. Petsmart is located at 63455 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97701, right off of NW Robal Lane and across from the new Costco. The trip leader will be driving a black Subaru. Participants may choose to meet at Harwood park, located at the west end of Prineville, at 755 NW Harwood Ave at 9:20am. Please notify Roz if you intend to meet us there. Contact: Roz O'Donoghue Ph # 541-604-5487
The Central Oregon Nordic Club, PO Box 744, Bend, OR 97709, is chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Email: conordicclub@gmail.com
