!HIKE/SNOW SHOE/YAKS ! Deschutes River Trail: Meadow Day Use CHALLENGING

*1-8-2026 I drove by the trailhead this afternoon just to see what the conditions are. The road was partially ice/dusting of snow and rutted as always and I'm guessing it will be icy terrain in spots. BRING YAKS, wear sturdy hiking boots, pole(s), water, snack, dress in layers and come prepared with 10 Essentials.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AND KEEP YOUR RSVP CURRENT. If you don't have YAKS I probably won't allow you to go.I love this hike. It's got a mixture of terrain, scenery and beauty. Please Arrive early, come prepared. Bring water, poles, snack, proper hiking snow boot/shoes, ARRIVE EARLY, have your 10 essential (https://americanhiking.org/10essentials/) AND a happy attitude.

CHECK BACK PRIOR TO THE EVENT FOR ANY UPDATES OR CHANGES!

***THIS WILL BE A SNOW SHOE OR A YAK TRACK EVENT AND IT WILL NOT BE EASY TERRAIN TO MANEUVER SO KNOW YOUR LIMITS AND CAPABILITIES. IT WON'T BE A TYPICAL MEADOW HIKE, MORE OF AN ADVENTURE. COME PREPARED FOR ANYTHING AND CHECK BACK PRIOR TO THE EVENT FOR ANY UPDATES OR CANCELLATION.
WEATHER PERMITTING. THE ROAD INTO THE PARK MIGHT BE CHALLENGING IF IT'S A MUDDY MESS. IF THERE'S SNOW, WE'LL SNOW SHOE OR YAK TRAK. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/deschutes-river-trail-from-meadow-day-use-area

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 snow shoes AND Yaks, a snack, water, proper hiking shoes, hiking pole. ARRIVE EARLY PLEASE.
"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/](https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/)