This scenic loop hike in the Ochoco Mountains features big views from the top of Lookout Mountain and the potential for many wildflowers.
Distance: 7.3 miles RT. Plan on spending 7-8 hours including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: 1,300 feet of gain, but it is a gradual climb.
What to bring: Ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no tennis shoes or sandals). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Difficulty level: High Moderate.
Number of hikers: 11 maximum
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. It is about a 90 min drive to the trailhead. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund.
Meeting time/place: 8:00 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 Costco. The trip leader will be driving a brown Ford truck.
Hikers coming from Redmond or Sisters can meet us in the Redmond Lowe's parking lot at 8:30 am. Please let John Stephenson know if you want to meet there.
Contact: John Stephenson Ph # 541-968-3091
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
