Mount Bachelor
This was my favorite and most challenging of the hikes due to waiting till snow to hike it. The weather was awesome, a little wind…
Category: 2019 Oregon
Maiden Peak #TheFinale
This was the hike that we chose to finish our challenge on and boy it did not disappoint. The first few miles into the hike…
Mt Bachelor #2ndTimesTheCharm
Mt. Bachelor. Man did we have our struggles with this one. We 1st attempted to do this hike late afternoon on a Thursday and we…
One tired Maiden!
Woke to a chilly Bend morning. Both Crescent bypass and Hwy 58 roads were icy so took it slow. Drive was about 1.5 hours. Service…
South Sister
Perfect weather for this hike! Recent snows covered most of the skree, making it easier to climb than summertime conditions (as long as you had…
Late Season South Sister
What we thought would be the hardest time to summit South Sister turned out to be my favorite summit. The snow made for different views…
Best hike of the 6!
What’s not to love about this hike? Incredible 360 views at the top, a gorgeous Fall day, a lake to visit and a little snow…
Animal Tracks EVERYWHERE!
We should have brought snowshoes for the final climb to the top – we had about 6-8 inches of squeaky snow to trudge through. Very…
Maiden Peak
Really beautiful hike! First time doing it and I am surprised its not a more popular hike for the area. Trail was beautiful, but completely…
Mount Bachelor In the Fall
Lived in Bend for thirty years and this mountain was a first for me! Weather was around 65F at the base. Due to construction at…
South Sister Summit!
On trail at 6:08am….parking lot about 1/4 full with lots of overnight camper vans. Weather mild…50F with no wind and not a single human being…
Celebrating the end of summer with our 6th peak
Absolutely beautiful day for a hike. We came with lots of layers because the forecast looked pretty cool, but it was warm and sunny! Parts…
The South Sister #TheBigPapa
This peak was personally the most satisfying peak that my girlfriend and I had completed. It was definitely the most strenuous but enjoyed every bit…
Did it! South Sister with Snow
My sixth peak! I did not expect more than a dusting of snow… There were 6 inches on much of the last mile that made…
South Sister
Beautiful day in Central OR, lots of hikers taking advantage of the sunny day. Awesome views!! Snow on top!! Snow turned slushy as it warmed…
Maiden Peak
Very long but gradual hike. Steep at times and seemingly endless until you are out of the trees but overall a good hike. Beautiful and…
Type One Diabetic on the Summit!
Hardest thing I’ve ever done, completely worth it once I got to the top. I absolutely cried happy tears at the summit!
South Sister
Very long, very grueling hike. It’s beautiful the whole way but very steep consistently and long. If you consider this just another fun day hike…
Best hike of my life!
This hike was number 6 of 6. I hike it with my longest and closest friend Janelle. She being an ex-pro athlete and a current…
Third time’s the charm
We’ve previously summited South Sister twice, so we were a bit…… exhausted to see it on this list. It was still grueling and strenuous, but…
South Sister Hike
Awesome hike up South Sister with a great crew! Amazing views, perfect weather, and only a slight dose of wind at the top!
Windy day on South Sister
Friday the 13th sounded like a perfect day heading up South Sister and finishing the challenge. The forecast was calling for clear skies, but high…
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!
An absolutely perfect day in every way! We started at 6 am with headlamps. From Teardrop Lake, which is beautiful and would have been worth…
Maiden Peak Hike
My first time hiking Maiden Peak with interesting weather to mix things up. Overall this was a great hike with minimal traffic on the trail.
Foggy day at Maiden Peak
The day after hiking Mt. Bachelor we were originally planned to hike South Sister but the weather prevented us. The forecast was calling for low…
Black Crater Hater
I chose to summit Black Crater on a day that no one should have hiked this. I did it solo because I had other plans…
Windy and Chilly on Black Crater
A fun hike but with limited views because of the clouds and rain showers.
Black Crater
Weather got the best of us with clouds and blowing rain/sleet mix. Looking forward to doing it again when there are clear skies.
Bachelor Adventure
Finally made it back to Bend and ready to hike Mt. Bachelor. Originally pondered to climb in June but there was still heavy snow pack…
Black Crater
Really would have loved to have seen this hike before the burn. Not much to see along the way, but the trail was uncrowded and…
Black Butte Hike
It’s been quite a while since I hiked Black Butte, but it was just as awesome as I remembered! The weather wasn’t perfect, but the…
Black Butte Butt Kicker
Although it was short it sure was a butt kicker! Very dusty, happy to have been up & down before 11am!
South Sister…5 hikes down, 1 to go!
The last time I hiked this was 20 years ago. This a a very steep and difficult hike, especially the last 2 miles, which is…
Maiden Peak/Maiden lake
What a great hike today. Love the 360° view and the side trip to Maiden lake. No other hikers until I was coming down.
Black Crater Hike
First time visiting Black Crater for us. This hike was a pretty decent climb with amazing views at the top!
Afternoon at Tumalo Mountain
Enjoyed a quick afternoon hike up Tumalo Mountain. Beautiful day and surprisingly not too busy for a holiday weekend. Lovely views of Bachelor throughout the…
Mountain Mo’s summit Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor is the Mountain Mo’s 4 peak. It was a perfect sunny and warm day. 3.5 hrs. after parking at Dutchman and crossing the…
Dodging the construction to summit Mt. Bachelor
The main trailhead was closed due to the construction at Sunrise so we had to do a little circumnavigating to get to the trailhead. The…
Mt. Bachelor
First time hiking Mt. Bachelor! It was a fun hike – straight to the peak with manageable, short switchbacks.
Tumalo Mountain Hike
Short hike up to the top of Tumalo Mountain. Perfectly clear with no smoke and great views!
Black Crater
This is an incredible hike. The first few miles take you through a burn, where wildflowers are returning and the colors and contortions of the…
Mt. Bachelor
Nice day hike. Very rocky and windy at the top but not as difficult as it looks to summit.
Mt. Bachelor
Great hike. Followed the trail that opened today from west village to the summit trail. Clear day. A bit windy and chilly at the top. …
Day hike followed by Bike & Brew
We got a bit turned around as we didn’t know we had to start at the West Village Lodge, but once we ended up where…
The ACTUAL top
WINDY!!! Pretty darn chilly for a beautiful August day; of course this was the only hike I’ve worn shorts. Views were amazing as always!
Mt. Bachelor
Nice hike. Trail at Sunrise lodge closed for construction. Took new trail from West Village Lodge. Added about a mile but a nice hike through…
Black Crater
Interesting hike through a burnt area, a little deer and elk sign on trail. Hiked on a Friday morning early and only ran into a…
Mt Bachelor and Butterflies
Trailhead is closed due to construction at Sunrise Lodge. We were told to follow a “service road” to get to the trail and Found the…
Epic Views on S. Sister
A fantastic hike up just take it slow. Way down with scree was a bit tricky. Views were epic!
Maiden Peak – Pleasant Surprise!
This was a cool hike. Here is why: 1) Virtually no bugs. Lucked out! 2) Great, dirt trail. Really only about 100 yds. total of…
Tumalo mtn morning
Already logged this hike but it’s a good one. 2nd peak of the weekend. Next up….south sister overnight!
S.S. slumber party
Probably the easiest time I’ve had on this mtn. Great group of 4 guys stayed overnight under the stars. It was a great time up…
Bachy friday
I’ve always hiked the trail up so I decided to hike up the north side of the mountain. It was steep but the mild wind…
That’s a Wrap on the Challenge!
Today I completed the challenge!!! Last week I finished South Sister so today’s hike, although a little challenging, it was nothing compared to that hike.…
Bachelor Schmachelor!
Due to construction around the base of Mt. Bachelor, we parked and started our “hike” from the Sno-Park, crosses the Highway and began our ascent…
Quite up on Maiden Peak
This was a strenuous route even though it saved a few miles overall I think the elevation gain was more severe this way. But my…
Surfing the Sisters
Beautiful. Challenging. Lots of folks out there but generally kind and wilderness respectful. Hiked this 9 years ago and it felt familiar and yet different…
Soul Sisters on South Sister!
Everyone was right…this is not a technical hike, but it sure was challenging. I’d call it a CLIMB! We started out at 6:30am and made…
Great Sunday Morning
Nice, moderate Sunday morning hike. We started just after 11 and summited around noon. The wind was a bit much at the summit, but luckily…
Black Butte
Nice easy day hike. Definitely the easiest of the pack. Fun for those who may not be so skilled and dogs. Nice views at the…
Day 3: Three Days, Three Mountains
Another day, another mountain. We were up early and on the trail at Bachelor…despite caution tape at the trailhead. It was a great hike…in preparation…
Mt. Bachelor formally known as Bachelor Butte
Was a bit of a challenge near the top. Would highly recommend hiking poles. Did this hike with my friend from work who is also…
Mighty Maiden
Straight up once you get about 3 miles in. Bugs were terrible for first 3 miles too! No one there except me and my bud!
Overcoming the Beast!
I’ll be honest, I was not excited to see South Sister on the list of peaks to summit for this challenge. Last September I hiked…
Day 2: Three Days, Three Mountains
Great hike up Maiden…only the two of us on the trail. Accessed trail right from Gold Lake Rd and Marilyn Lake TH #3. Views worth…
Diabetic At The Summit
First time summiting a MOUNTAIN! Type one diabetics can do anything (with the adequate amount of sugar 😉 )
Tumalo Mountain #AttackOfTheBlisters
This was our (my girlfriend and I) 2nd peak of the weekend and was the most busy/popular peak thus far. Went out in the morning…
Maiden Peak
Trail was in good condition, has had recent bicycle activity. Had the trail to myself with the exception of the crossing with the PCT where…
Black Crater #TheStartoftheChallenge
This hike was Awesome! Definitely felt the difficulty level jumped up from the first two peaks and the length of the hike almost doubled (about…
I did it!!!
Another sparkling central oregon day – perfect for hiking up and up and up. A few butterflies at the top, but the view was amazing!…
South Sister
Hiked green lakes to south sister summit. Mosquitoes were awful along green lakes trail. Gorgeous day with so many butterflies at the summit.
Tumalo Mountain
Beautiful weather and great trail conditions for the short, fairly steep, early morning hike. Mosquitoes were prevalent in the beginning. Quite a few hikers on…
South Sister
Fun hike with friends. Perfect day. Mosquitos were still really bad along Green Lakes Trail.
Mt Bachelor in Summer
Arrived at the trailhead at 8 am. Only saw one person going up who was skiing the snow patches next to the trail. Looked like…
Rocky Summit
I came out with my mom and we started up around 8:30am. We took lots of breaks and snacked along the way. Only a few…
Black Crater
Hiked again with my Dad : ) Would recommend hiking poles to help with descent down. Can be hard on the knees as my poor…
Mt Bachelor in Summer
Arrived at the trailhead at 8 am. Only saw one person going up who was skiing the snow patches next to the trail. Looked like…
Mt Bachelor in Summer
Arrived at the trailhead at 8 am. Only saw one person going up who was skiing the snow patches next to the trail. Looked like…
Saving the Best for Last–Enjoying a Lovely Walk up Maiden
I left Maiden Peak for my last hike, as Jeff and I were heading out from nearby Waldo Lake on the Oregon Timber Trail for…
The hike my cousin didn’t ask for
Went with my cousin and uncle; the forest is burnt most of the way up, but lots of pretty flowers and beautiful views at the…
Maiden for the Finale!
My third peak in three days with Bend Hiking Meetup, and my final peak in the Central Oregon Six-Pack of speaks Challenge! It was a…
Maiden Peak
Trail was nice and easy in beginning. At top the view was spectacular and you can see all the lakes.
Maiden Speak
Again the group of Mountain Mo’s did our next hike. We did this hike last year as part of the six, I found this years…
Hiked with the best of the best
i loved this hike. Forest trail until the very top. 365 degree views.
Mosquitos to 360 degree views!
A great hike with Mountain Mo’s. Mosquitos were bad at the beginning of the hike but thinned out as we got higher and dryer.
South Sister for the finesh!
The parking lot was full by 6:30 so we parked by the road. The mosquitoes are bad the first couple of miles but stop after…
Maiden Peak
Long, gradual hike before getting to some steeper climbs. All in all, a nice hike with some different views than other peaks in the area.…
Sure Glad that We Started Early
We started the hike at around 6 am, and seeing how hot it was getting as we were coming down around noon, I was very…
The Beast
Great day on South Sister. I wasn’t sure what the snow situation was going to be like, but the trail is almost 100% clear—no traction…
South Sister x 3
My third time up South Sister! I was hoping the view would be a little clearer this time (my previous climbs have been later in…
Could Have Taken a Ski Lift, but Much More Fun
Actually, the lift wasn’t running, but we passed the upper lift building near the end of the moderately strenuous hike. Bachelor isn’t the prettiest of…
Mt Bachelor
Beautiful hike with the Bend Hiking Meetup. 10 people signed up. 10 showed up. 10 summited. One short snowfield to cross, but traction not required.…
#6
Great two day trek up South Sister with my son. Hiked up above Moraine Lake to set up camp for an easy summit climb in…
Mt Bachelor
Couple patches of snow that made it challenging to decipher where the trail went but figured it out. Someone had painted white directional arrows which…
5 down 1 to go!
Park outside of the coned off area at the entrance, all of the vehicles had tickets on the windshields that was parked inside the cones.…
Sunrise on Black Butte
We left Camp Sherman at 4:30 am to summit Black Butte for sunrise. It was dark, cold and clear. Our group included my 7 year…
First peak in the books!
Beautiful day with blue skies and a comfortable breeze. The trail was well maintained, and we didn’t encounter any bugs until the peak. The first…
Black Crater
Beautiful day hike with amazing views of surrounding cascades. Rated as hard but moderate for any experienced hiker. Lots of burnt area with small saplings…
Digging Deep for a long hike to the summit!
We started out at the trailhead around 8:00 and were so ready for a full day of hiking. I’ll be honest, the length of this…
Made it up Maiden
Great hike through various terrain. A few wildflowers, but nothing worth writing home about! Mosquitoes were HORRIBLE! But the Summit was very interesting: looked like…
Into the Mist of Black Crater
A cool day for our ascent of Black Crater. So glad about that with the continuous uphill climb! Top was a bit windy and foggy…with…
Foggy and fantastic
Warm hike up with blooming wild flowers. Crossed some snow patches and met fog and chilly wind on top. Barely caught glimpses of the mountains…
Black Butte #PuppyTroubles
First hike of the 6 peaks and it was short and sweet. Was a round trip of 4.23 miles with approximately 1,460ft of elevation gained.…
Tumalo Mountain
Nice easy hike, not far out of Bend. In about 2 weeks the Lupine will be in full bloom. Didn’t see any but the was…
Maiden Peak
The weather was great. Some snow to cross but not bad at all. Bring good insect repellent , the mosquitoes are terrible.
South Sister – At Long Last
South Sister marks the high point during the entirety of our 100-mile trip. Haha, see what I did there? We started the day earlier than…
A hike with butterflies!
I completed this hike on a beautiful Saturday morning in July with my husband and two friends. We started early enough that we easily found…
Mt. Bachelor – Back for Seconds
We returned from our defeat the day before, hungry for a successful summit. This time, we brought all the requisite gear for safe ascent; microspikes,…
Are you Bucking Fugging me?
Bugs were annoying at the trailhead. Then they got worse. All the way to the top… The summit winds provided some respite. Excellent views after…
Tumalo Mountain – The Day of Our First Defeat
We were a total of 62 miles into our trip and had an ambitious day ahead of us. We got up at 4:30 to get…
So many butterflies!
I made a last minute decision this morning to head up to Black Crater. Recent trip reports made me confident that I could throw on…
Maiden Peak – The Long Slog
Holy cramoly, this hike was a beast. By this point in our hiking trip, we were 38 miles into our 100-mile trip. The hike itself…
Black Crater – Continuing the Oregon Quest
Black Crater took place on Day 3 of our ten-day, 100 mile Oregon trip. The day before, we had hiked to Green Lakes and back…
BUTTERFLY HEAVEN
There are signs of renewal beginning to show – we saw several kinds of flowers, but not an abundance of any. Kind of eerie hiking…