!MODERATE HIKE! Deschutes River Trail: Meadow Day Use Area (approx 5 miles)

WEATHER PERMITTING. (Time might get adjusted as well depending on the temps.) This is a beautiful hike in the winter snow and terrain. Possible snow shoe or Yak tracking. I will update as the event approaches. Poles, 10 Essentials, water, snacks, dress in layers, proper hiking/snow boots, Be prepared, Come prepared. ARRIVE A LITTLE EARLY.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
IF YOU HIT WIDGI GOLF COURSE YOU WENT TOO FAR. ONCE YOU TURN OFF EXIT, KEEP GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN UNTIL YOU DEAD END. YOU WILL PASS SEVERAL PARKING AREAS/BATHROOMS BUT KEEP GOING UNTIL YOU REACH THE LAST PARKING LOT WITH A BATHROOM AND TRAIL HEAD BEGINS.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
This is a MODERATE hike. We will hike between 5-6 miles depending on how far everyone wants to go. Please no dogs. Bring a snack, water, bug spray, proper hiking shoes, hiking pole.
"Experience this 6.4-mile out-and-back trail near Bend, Oregon. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November."
HOST: Mary Ricci
SKILL LEVEL - [ MODERATE]
ELEVATION GAIN - [370 FT]
MILES :

• The trail is 6.4 plus miles but we will only go approx 5-6 miles, stop and have a snack, admire the view and visit.

LENGTH OF TIME - 2.5 - 3.0 hrs
PARKING PASS: DAY PASS

• PLEASE NO DOGS

GEAR/EQUIPMENT
HIKING BOOTS. POLE(S). Bring Snacks to eat at the turn-around.
PPSG recommends you pack the “Ten Essentials” for all hiking events: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/