Distance: ~6.6 miles, round trip. Plan on spending 5-6 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Description: This will be an out and back hike on the North Fork Trail to the junction of the Swampy Lakes trail. We won't be doing the full loop this time as fording the Middle Fork of Tumalo Creek on the Swampy Lakes Trail is a bit dicey and with an infestation of mosquitos.
Elevation gain/loss: ~1100 feet of gain.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Bug repellent and bug/sun protecition. NW Forest parking permit pass required. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Number of hikers: 9
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund. Be generous for obvious reasons.
Meeting place: The Grove in NW Crossing: 921 NW Mount Washington Drive, Bend. We'll grab a table in the general seating area, near Thump. Come early to grab a coffee and chat with others before we arrange carpools. Be prepared to leave by 7:00 am sharp!
Trail Map and Description: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/tumalo-falls-loop
Contact: Charlie Cornish, 206-391-4352
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
