Hiking and riding Mount Bachelor

There is plenty of snow on Mount Bachelor in June to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. The chairlifts are not running anymore, so you will have to hike, snowshoe or use climbing skins to make your way to the top. Mount Bachelor’s elevation is 9,065 feet, and the base is around 5,700 feet. Reaching the summit can take about two to three hours. Skiing or boarding down can take maybe 10 to 15 minutes.

Directions: From Bend, take Cascade Lakes Highway about 20 miles to Sunrise Lodge entrance at Mt. Bachelor ski area. The gate is closed, so be sure to park well off the highway.

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult depending on condition of hiker. Snowshoes or skis are advisable.

Cost: Free

Contact: Deschutes National Forest, 541-383-5300

— Mark Morical, The Bulletin