The Bend Oregon Outdoor Report
April 1, 2007 at 11:44 pm · Filed under Phils Trail Network
Activity: Mountain Bike Ride
Weather: 45ish partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Excellent
This is the first time this year I have ventured West to Phils Trail area this year. In my opinion, Horse Ridge is the best low altitude riding in Central Oregon by far, so I always wonder at why so many flock to Phils so early in the season. However, I decided to check it out anyway and here’s my report:
Trailhead completely jammed with cars. Par for the course. We rode to the chicken, then to CIA and Storm King, down Frazzle (formerly known as whoops, who made the decision to change the name of this trail?) and back to the trailhead. Trails are clear, dry, and firm all around with the exception of the upper trails around the Frazzle and Storm King junction. You’ll find some snow up here but nothing that can’t be ridden or quickly walked.
So…. other than the usual weekend crowds, the Phils network of trails is in excellent condition and rideable at least as far as the top of Frazzle.
April 1, 2007 at 11:29 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 48 partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Excellent
I ran today and rode to summit a couple days earlier. All snow is gone and the trails are firm and in excellent condition.
March 28, 2007 at 2:07 pm · Filed under General
I spent most of March in Colorado so there haven’t been any new blogs here in a while. Spring is here though and I plan on being very active on this site so stay tuned!
March 1, 2007 at 12:42 am · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 38 partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Good
Horse Ridge got some snow with the latest storms but the snow is still cold and light, and up to the first fence is not over 1.5 inches deep. No mud or ice yet. Ridable to the fence, and I expect the snow gets deeper but is still rideable above that point. For runners, the snow covers the rocks and hides the ankle breakers, I would not advise running past the fenceline, and advise caution on the entire trail.
February 26, 2007 at 9:16 pm · Filed under Mount Bachelor
Finally! After a nearly 4 week dry spell we are getting some new snow. It snowed consistently all week and Bachelor was averaging around 4-5 inches a day. Alot of it is wind packed, but down in the trees is really quite good. The crowds showed up over the weekend, but fresh lines could still be had out past Northwest Express. Expect a great week of crowdless skiing as the storms continue to roll through. Snow is expected daily through next weekend.
February 18, 2007 at 9:23 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 65 sunny
Trail conditions: Excellent
Global warming continues to keep the trails open and a week of dry weather and warm temps has resulted in all snow, ice, and mud drying up at the Ridge. Conditions are awesome.
February 12, 2007 at 9:36 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 46 partly cloudy
Trail conditions: fair to good
All the snow and ice is gone but this weekends rain has left a little mud behind. Most of the trail below fenceline is dry and in good condition. Above fenceline expect varying amounts of mud. Rideable, but not good for running past fenceline. The Ridge dries out fast, so a few more warm dry days should improve conditions up high.
February 2, 2007 at 1:42 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Mountain Bike
Weather: 30 and sunny
Trail conditions: fair to good
Conditions are pretty much like they were during last saturdays report. Ice and ruts are slightly better above the fence. Trail conditions good below fenceline, fair above.
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January 27, 2007 at 7:13 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: Mountain Bike
Weather: 25 with fog and low clouds
Trail conditions: fair to good
The trail up to the first fence crossing is in very good shape - dry (frozen) with little ruts or ice. Above the fence is another story with frequent frozen rutty mud sections, and increasing ice as you ascend the ridge. Sand Canyon is poor with occasional frozen ruts and steep sections of ice. Stay below the first fence and the riding is very good.
January 24, 2007 at 1:27 pm · Filed under Horse Ridge
Activity: trail run
Weather: 54 and sunny
Trail conditions: good
Lower sections of the trail are dry and firm. Upper sections have occasional light snow and mud. 55 and sunny in January - can’t beat it! Thanks global warming.
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