!HIKE/SNOW SHOE/YAK! Ray Benson Sno Park APPROX 6 MILES OR LESS

THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS, PLEASE HAVE SOME SNOW SHOE EXPERIENCE. WEATHER DEPENDING, ALWAYS CHECK BACK PRIOR TO EVENT FOR UPDATES. DEPENDING ON WEATHER, TERRAIN AND CONDITIONS WILL DEPEND ON IF WE DO THE LOOP OR STOP AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LOOP. This will be decided as a collective at the time of the event.

ARRIVE EARLY, COME PREPARED. BRING SNOW SHOES, YAKS, WARMERS, DRESS IN LAYERS, PLENTY OF WATER, PROPER SHOES, SNACKS, KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS. CARPOOLING WILL BE AVAILABLE.
6miLength
334ftElevation gain
2–2.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Discover this 6.0-mile loop trail near Sisters, Oregon. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through February. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Highlights include beautiful views of Mt. Washington, easy trail conditions for beginners, and a nice shelter for breaks. Challenges are icy conditions and deep snow. Reviewers recommend staying alert for blue trail markers.
**https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/ray-benson-sno-park**