TUMALO MOUNTAIN
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The reward for trekking to the top of Tumalo Mountain is the three-sixty view. To the north, Middle Sister pokes her head up between South Sister and Broken Top, vying for attention. This photo, taken in July, shows the girls still wearing some of their winter wardrobe. |
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The trail, starting from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, rises 1,200' in just 1.5 miles. |
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Forest shades the path most of the way ... |
... with Mt. Bachelor peeking through from time to time (be sure to look behind you on the way up!).
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The trees thin a little as you approach the top. |
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Above the tree line, the 360 view takes in Mt. Bachelor to the south ... |
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... and Sparks Lake to the west.
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Looking east is the basin and beyond ... |
... and of course to the north you recognize these lovely ladies.
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Elevation: Trailhead is 6,350' in elevation, with an approx 1,200-ft gain Trail distance: 3 miles round trip Rated: Moderate to difficult Latitude: 44.00528 Longitude: 121.64139 Directions: From downtown Bend, take Cascade Lakes Highway 46 west toward Mt. Bachelor. Watch for the Dutchman Flat Sno-Park sign on the right - approximately 21 miles. Look for the trailhead sign on the north side of the parking lot. Fees: Northwest Forest Pass. |
