Mt. Bachelor
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Mt. Bachelor has a number of trails and guests are welcome to hike from any of the parking lots. If you plan to trek to the 9,065-foot summit, you can start at the Sunrise Lodge base area (pictured here) and go directly to the top. We hiked to the summit in mid-September with a group of cancer survivors and caregivers. |
The lower part of the trail is shaded in old growth timber.
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The Three Sisters and Broken Top greeted us across an open space as we came out of the trees near one of the ski lifts. |
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The trail does a number of switchbacks as it heads upward through lava rock.
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On most years, snow fields adorn the mountain year round.
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The narrow trail steepens and continues its switchbacks through the lava rock. We strongly recommend sturdy hiking boots, poles, layers and plenty of water. |
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The views from the top looking north take in the Three Sisters and Broken Top, with Three-Fingered Jack and Jefferson in the faint distance. |
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Looking southwest from the summit, several of the lakes that are featured along the Cascade Lakes Highway glisten in the sun.
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Early one summer when we had out-of-town guests, we took the Pine Marten ski lift from the West Village base to mid-mountain. We came out on a sunny terrace with panoramic views and the smell of barbecue. Hikers can hike from there to the summit, approximately a 1,290-foot elevation gain.
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Enjoying the reward after an arduous hike. |
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