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As of November 23rd, Deschutes National Forest modified temporary closures on portions of trails within the greater West Bend trails system. Now OPEN (temporary trail closures have been lifted):
NOTE: These trails are closed seven days of the week, including weekends. The trails will reopen when the work is completed. See USFS press release and maps below.  
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Trail Closures Update: Portions of Upper Storm King, Phil's & Dinah Moe Humm Closed Nov 2211/18/2021 Effective Monday, November 22, several popular trails will be closed weekdays to protect the public’s safety as logging operations and mastication of brush and small trees occurs in the area. Mastication can cause debris to fling up to 300 feet. The following Phil’s Trail area trails will be temporarily closed for logging operations and mastication (see map PDFs below):
Trails will be closed weekly every Monday at 12 a.m. to Friday at 3:00pm. Trails will be open Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal Holidays. The trails will reopen when the work is completed. COTA's South Deschutes County Chapter Wins Building a Better Central Oregon Award from COAR11/4/2021 Every year Central Oregon Association of Realtors asks our local community members to nominate those who are Building a Better Central Oregon in various categories such as Best Overall Service to the Central Oregon Community, Outstanding Contribution to Youth Achievement, and Best New Recreation Option. BBCO's main purpose is to recognize worthy residents who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated residential, commercial or industrial buildings. Projects are judged on economic impact, neighborhood improvement, unique design or use of materials. Our SoDeCo Chapter (South Deschutes County) earned the Best New Recreation Option by working diligently with the US Forest Service to gain approval for new trails, and then by joining forces with local individuals and businesses in the Sunriver area to design and build over 10 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. These new trails, complete with informational kiosks, connect the Sunriver area to the Wanoga network of trails near the Cascade Lakes Highway. Dan Youmans, our SoDeCo Chapter Representative, has been instrumental in making mountain bike trails in the Sunriver and LaPine a reality. He's also excited about adding more trails to the Newberry Crater trail network, and the possibility of extending mountain bike trails from Sunriver to La Pine State Park to the City of La Pine. If you'd like to reach Dan, please email him here. Building a Better Central Oregon: Best New Recreation Option COTA South Deschutes County Trails Central Oregon Trail Alliance Sunriver, OR To learn more about other BBCO award winners, click here.  Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) has been awarded a generous grant from the Bend Sustainability Fund to assist us with building the Stinger Trail in the Cascade View trail system near Cline Buttes and Eagle Crest Resort. Our Statement of Success: A new trail with beautiful mountain views in a less crowded part of Central Oregon that primarily appeals to mountain bikers but is also open to people on foot and draws locals and visitors to get fit, happy, connect with nature, and experience the beauty of Central Oregon. We're thrilled to be a BSF grant recipient. The BSF will help COTA complete a challenging trail and will provide much-needed community financial support to many deserving recreation projects now and for years to come. And a huge thank you to the more than 400 people that voted for COTA's project in the Community Ballot - you helped make this project happen! The Bend Sustainability Fund invests in projects that protect, steward, and create sustainable recreational resources and outdoor experiences in Bend’s backyard. Their motto, Taking care of the places that take care of us by investing in what makes Bend such a special place, exemplifies their mission perfectly. COTA's Cascade View Trail Construction project was one of eight projects reviewed by Visit Bend staff and the BSF Advisory Council, presented to the community through the Community Ballot, where they received nearly 1,800 responses in support of these projects, and approved by the Visit Bend Board of Directors. The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) announces two paid job openings, and we're seeking the right candidates to help us build and expand into one of the finest trail networks in the USA!
TRAILS PROGRAM MANAGER Check out the job description, salary range and application process HERE. PROGRAM COORDINATOR Check out the job description, salary range and application process HERE. COTA is dedicated to designing, building and maintaining sustainable singletrack trails and preserving access for mountain bikers through trail stewardship, public outreach, advocacy and education. Formed in 1992 as an all-volunteer organization, COTA has more than 2,000 members with chapters in Bend, Redmond, Crook County, Madras, Sisters and South Deschutes County. Lower Whoops, Pine Drops and Section of Upper Phil's/Helipad Closed Weekdays starting October 1810/16/2021 Beginning Monday, closures will be in place temporarily on portions of trails within the Phil’s trail area. The closures are to protect the public’s safety as mastication of brush and small trees occurs in the area, which can cause debris to fling up to 300 feet. The impacted trails are:
We will post updates as closures are removed.    Our annual Fall Trail Love event will be held on Saturday, October 16th, with some additional work events on Saturday, October 23rd. Due to Covid, we are going to be doing it a little differently this year and will have small groups, led by Chapter Reps and Crew Leaders, hit the trails to get work done in a safe and socially-distanced manner. So many options to lend a hand! Check out the many events by going to our Meetup page here. For everyone who comes out to help on Trail Love this fall, you'll get a free laser-engraved custom COTA engraved stem cap! Project321 kindly donated a whole bunch of these and our Board President, Alex Anderson, ran their laser machine. Project321, thanks for making our volunteers look so good!  Stop by our table at the Redmond Saturday Market on October 16th to meet COTA representatives and learn more about:
 COTA needs our members' help! Plans for Lemon Gulch, a proposed 50 mile trail network in the Ochocos 4+ years in the making, are threatened by a small group of private parties.
The oposition is primarily three ranches that hold grazing permits for a short period of time each summer in Lemon Gulch. They do not feel that it is possible coexist with mountain bikers. We believe we can navigate their concerns and we feel strongly this is the best location for this trail network but need to push for that conversation to happen. Please contact the representatives listed below to show your support for the proposed Lemon Gulch trails. Feel free to use your own words on why you support these trails or use the language here: -------------------------------------------------- Dear ______, I’m contacting you because I support the proposal to add a network of mountain bike trails to Lemon Gulch just outside of Prineville in the Ochoco National Forest. These public lands offer a great riding opportunity for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities in an area where there will not be conflicts with other trail users. The project will have positive health and economic benefits for the community. Of the many areas initially proposed, Lemon Gulch has been identified by the Forest Service as the most appropriate area for this trail network. The Lemon Gulch proposal is the result of a multi-year process, initiated by the Forest Service and the Prineville Chamber of Commerce, that has included many stakeholder groups and members of the community and it is important that the outcome of this process be respected and not derailed by a small group of private parties attempting to restrict access to public land. -------------------------------------------------- Crook County Commissioners: Commissioner Jerry Brummer Phone: (541) 447-6555 Email: jerry.brummer@co.crook.or.us Commissioner Brian Barney Phone: (541) 447-6555 Email: brian.barney@co.crook.or.us Oregon State Representatives: State Senator Dennis Linthicum Phone: (503) 986-1728 Email: sen.DennisLinthicum@oregonlegislature.gov State Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson Phone: (503) 986-1455 Email: rep.vikkibreeseiverson@oregonlegislature.gov US Congress: Congressman Cliff Bentz Phone: (202) 225-6730 Email: https://bentz.house.gov/contact US Senators: Senator Jeff Merkley Phone: (202) 224-3753 Email: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact Senator Ron Wyden Phone: (202) 224-5244 Email: www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/email-ron -------------------------------------------------- You can find more information about the Lemon Gulch project at Ochoco Trails: ochocotrails.org/current.../ochoco-national-forest/ |
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