Humpday Snowshoe to Todd Lake, 4 miles total, mild rolly terrain
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You want snow? Like lot's of it? We will certainly experience that! I really like this hike to Todd Lake as it ducks in and out of the trees, but largely the trail makes its away over a large expanse of open area. The views are incredible. Fingers crossed for a bluebird day!
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We'll be leaving early from the Mt Bachelor parking lot, through the common area, and then on our way. As snowshoeing is an aerobic activity, and this hike may be the first real outing for many of you, the pace will be slow to moderate. Layer up folks!!
What to bring? a daypack, the 10 Essentials, an extra set of glove or mittens, socks (placed in a baggie), and a pair hand or foot warmers, a rainshell, one-two liters of water, and your lunch along with a couple of snacks.
I will need a couple of drivers with sno park passes to volunteer their vehicles. It takes approximately 40-45 minutes to arrive at Bachelor. Everyone chips in $5 for gas.
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The plan is to do an out and back (as the crow flies; it's 4 miles total).
*There is a bathroom in the Bachelor Nordic Center, as well as available vault toilet up at Todd Lake. We must acquire the (free) common area permits first, and then we traipse through, and over Century Drive, and onward across an expanse to arrive at Todd Lake. Soon, lunch. Perhaps a little exploring. After that, we backtrack to the Nordic Center.
Upon our return, we may wish to debrief at the Oblivion Pour House Grill. The end time is approximate.
