“Don’t get too attached to any trail plans you can’t bail on in an instant this weekend if you feel the heat around Bend …”

That’s straight from the “Heat” parody script I’m writing: A master trail builder tries to stop a rogue mountain biker from destroying his precious trails while extreme weather events deter the trail builder from finishing a special project he has up his sleeve. It’s going to save the movie industry.

Do keep an eye on the forecasts this weekend, though, and pick your outdoor activities wisely. It’s going to be a hot week. They’re saying record-breaking temps.

The highs for Saturday and Sunday are 101 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Lows overnight are in the 60s. Getting out on the trails early will be key. There is a heat advisory, so head out prepared with lots of sunscreen and water. And be prepared to cut plans short if necessary.

Check out bendtrails.org and the BendTrails Facebook group for more specific trail updates and be sure to provide updates if you happen upon some changing conditions. Below are some recommended spots for recreation this weekend.

Try out the North Fork-Farewell loop this weekend

Deschutes National Forest mountain bike trails north of Skyliners Road are now free of snow and riding well. Lower Mrazek trail, which starts from the west end of Shevlin Park and heads west (uphill) toward Tumalo Falls, has been clear of snow for a while now. Reports from higher-elevation trails North Fork, Farewell and Upper Mrazek say the area is below the receding snowline. High-country trails accessible from the area, like Metolius-Windigo and Trail 99 Upper, still have snow.

Altogether, the two-way, intermediate Mrazek Trail offers 13 miles of twisty-turny singletrack that, depending on which direction you ride, gains or loses 3,000 feet. It’s also one of a few ways to get to the picturesque Farewell and North Fork trails. When all trails are open, the North Fork-Farewell loop is one of the best Central Oregon has to offer.

Climbing one-way North Fork to the North Fork-Mrazek connector takes you up 1,300 feet and past seven waterfalls along Tumalo Creek. The only downside is the trail is heavily trafficked by hikers (and I guess the climbing, if you’re not into that sort of thing). Then take the North Fork-Mrazek connector trail to Upper Mrazek and head east on it for a couple of miles until you reach the loose, rocky, expert descent of Farewell. It drops nearly 3,000 feet back down to Tumalo Creek, offering landscape views of Broken Top and the Deschutes National Forest.

To access the trails, riders can park at Skyliner Trailhead and take Tumalo Creek trail or the gravel road up to North Fork. Be aware that Farewell and Upper Mrazek trails currently closed on weekdays. So, if you can, get up early this weekend to ride them.

Healthy kokanee, rainbow trout in Wickiup Reservoir

Anglers report healthy kokanee averaging 16 inches and reaching up to 19 inches at Wickiup Reservoir, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Wickiup Reservoir reopened to fishing in April, and initial reports say that kokanee and rainbow trout are biting but are spread out making schools difficult to locate. The reservoir is currently 56% full and boat ramps are currently accessible.

The reservoir is also one of Central Oregon’s best wildlife viewing spots, with a variety of nesting and migrating birds stopping nearby. Recreation sites and the 2.6-mile earthen dam offer easiest access to shoreline viewing. The dam, which is managed by the North Unit Irrigation District, was started in 1939 and completed in 1949. According to U.S. Forest Service website, the reservoir has rich, highly productive, relatively warm water with cooler deep channels that generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon.

Check out the department of fish and wildlife’s website for more fishing reports.

Take it easy on the Deschutes River

With highs in the 100s this weekend, this might be the weekend to take it easy. Instead of exhausting yourself on the trails, maybe grab some friends and family to float the Deschutes River. Certainly one of the most popular Bend summer activities, taking a paddleboard or inflatable tube down to the river makes for a relaxing afternoon. And when temperatures are supposed be as high as predicted, nothing feels as good as a dip in the cool river.

How to float the Deschutes River in Bend this summer

Need a tube or transportation? Various local companies offer shuttling between Riverbend and Drake parks as well as tube rentals.

If you do decide to hit the trails this weekend, either keep it short and sweat to avoid heat exhaustion or get out early.

For a full list of conditions updated regularly, visit bendbulletin.com/explore/conditions.