A half-day hike up Tumalo Mountain. Early morning start before the heat of the day. Fine views from the summit. Back in town before lunch.
Distance: 4.1 miles round trip. ~3 hours hiking time. 25 min drive to trailhead. ~ 4.5 hours total duration. Expect to be back to town by late morning.
Elevation gain/loss: 1,423 feet of gain
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Bring/wear sun protection clothing and sun screen. Bring/wear bug protection clothing and bug spray. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Number of hikers: 9 hikers including the hike leader. Registration is required.
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!
Contact: Charlie Cornish, 206-391-4352
Hike Description and Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/tumalo-mountain
https://www.roaminglog.com/hikes/tumalomountain.php
https://www.hikeoregon.net/tumalo-mountain.html
https://socalhiker.net/hiking-tumalo-mountain/
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
