Short but stiff hike to the top of Paulina Peak in the Newberry Crater National Monument for outstanding views!
Distance: 4.5 miles RT. Plan to spend 5-6 hours on this trip including drive time.
Elevation gain/loss: 1650 feet of gain
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). An American The Beautiful pass is required for each vehicle. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: Difficult
Number of hikers: 9 hikers including hike leader.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. Be prepared to leave by 9:00 am sharp from The Grove. 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.
Hikers from Redmond or the eastside of Bend can meet at the park-and-ride lot at the Paulina-East Lake Road (USFS 21) intersection with Highway 97 at 9:45 AM. The parking area is on the northeast corner of the intersection. Please let John Stockham know if you will be meeting the group at the park-and-ride lot.
Contact: John Stockham, 541-420-6107
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
