Horse Mountain Loop: Meadows, forests, lakes, and summit views.

This Saturday let's do a loop hike out to Horse Mountain and back. The hike will have some of the best scenery Central Oregon has to offer. Starting from the Elk Lake trailhead, we'll make our way towards the Pacific Crest Trail winding through meadows and old-growth forest before climbing to the summit of Horse Mountain for some sweeping Cascade views. The return leg will take us past a string of lakes.

Details:

• Hike Length = 12 miles
• Elevation Gain/Loss = 1500 feet
• Bugs = Probably, so bring bug spray.
• We'll meet at Thump Coffee at 8:45am and be rolling to the trailhead by 9:00am.
• Bring a lunch, and snacks to keep you going for 5+ hours on the trail. 2L of water minimum.
• Weather is looking to be nice, but if its smoky, or rains I'll cancel.

Thump Coffee - Roastery & Bakery
549 NW York Dr suite 200
Bend, OR 97703

See you Saturday.