Join us for an unusual midweek hike starting at Phil's Trailhead and hiking the West Bend Trail. We'll hike away from the extensive mountain bike trail network that is Phils to the trail easement that passes through Cascade Highlands. The easement is managed by the Bend Parks and Recreation District. Much of the hike is in the 1990 burn scar of the Aubrey Butte fire. This scar is now defined by substantial residential developments, including the large-lot Cascade Highlands community. Trail is compacted soil with little change in elevation, is well graded and somewhat wider than single track. Vegetation is ponderosa/grassland mix. Length is approximately 4-5 miles dependent on whether we do an out/back or loop. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome!
To find us search Phil’s Trails, Bend in your map app. At Phil’s look for a white Audi Q5 with hatch up and a rainbow bandana on lift.
Two ways to sign up:
Meetup (app) Out Central Oregon, or
Join Facebook group Bend LGBTQ+ Outdoors.