Deschutes National Forest spring trails update

Most summer trails below 4,500′ elevation are snow free and accessible. Snow lines are slowly rising! Please avoid using muddy trails. Trailheads and summer trails above 4,500′ are mostly blocked by snow and late winter-like conditions. Snow free access to higher elevation trails likely to be delayed until late July to late August, due to snow and down trees. Be aware of weekday (M-F) trail, road and area closures for logging operations, north and west of Cascade Lks Welcome Station and Deschutes River trails from Lava Island to Aspen. Northwest Forest Passes required at various trailheads and day use sites beginning May 1. Cascade Lakes Welcome Station now open Saturdays/Sundays, 10-4. Lava Lands will be open Thurs-Mon. starting May 5. Most Deschutes NF snow parks now lack adequate snow for fair to good winter trail access. Winter trail grooming is finished for the season. Seasonal closures of Hwy 46, Hwy 242, Road 21, Road 16, Tumalo Falls Rd and Road 370 are still in effect until further notice. Spring road plowing in progress on some key access roads. Watch weather forecasts closely. Go prepared with your Ten Essential Systems.