Despite the latest cool-down and new snow at higher elevations in the Central Oregon Cascades, the only sno-park offering decent conditions is Dutchman.

Wanoga and Swampy sno-parks offer poor-to-fair skiing and snowshoeing opportunities, according to Deschutes National Forest trails specialist Chris Sabo.

On the hiking side of the equation, snow ranges from patchy to 110 inches at most trailheads above 4,700 feet, Sabo said.

Trailhead access is good on the Deschutes River trails, Horse Butte, Phil’s Trail, Tumalo Falls Trail and in the Fall River area. All Three Sisters Wilderness trails are still under snow, according to Sabo.

Outside of Sisters, the trails in the Metolius River Basin are snow-free up to 4,400 feet, with patchy snow and muddy conditions above that. Downed trees block some trails. Snow still blocks the north side of Black Butte.

The Forest Service is looking for volunteers to help keep trails on both the east and west sides of the Deschutes National Forest and the Willamette National Forest from falling into disrepair. A High Cascade Forest Volunteers training weekend is scheduled for May 18-20 in Oakridge. There is no charge for the weekend and free camping is available. Classes will cover trail maintenance, crew leadership, first-aid/CPR certification, cross-cut and chain saw certification, wilderness stewardship, adopt a trail/lake programs, compass/GPS and survival. For more information or to register before the April 27 deadline, contact Judy Mitchell at 225-6319 or jamitchell @fs.fed.us.

For more trails information, contact the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Des-chutes National Forest at 383-4000.