Parked here to hike Mount Tumalo, nice area.
This place is pretty dang amazing. In the winter time, its got a great set of trails good for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and even snowmobiling. Bachelor grooms the main paths for the skiing (you might need a pass for that though).The most wonderful thing about this area is the view. Youre smack dab in the middle of the cascades. Bachelor to the southeast, and broken top and the sisters to the northwest. It feels like you can touch them.
Great place to start your snowmobiling it looking adventures. Not many spots to park so get there early.
Parking can be challenging on a busy day, with a large number of snow-mobile trailers as well as many snowshoers and backcountry skiers. Best to arrive early, otherwise, the closest parking is across the highway at Mt. Bachelor ski area, which can also be quite busy. Restrooms are available at the sno-park.
Get there early, but one of the best to access the area.
A fantastic recreation area. Tumalo peak offers a challenging snowshoe or skin climb for those looking to get the heart racing. The top of Tumalo is home to some of the best views of the Cascades in the area, but the winter summit is windy...so be warned. The flatter terrain around the peak allows the snowshoe and XC trails to be accessible from beginners to more advanced skiers. The parking lot fills up quickly in the winter so arrive early for a spot. This trail allows snowmobiles and they use it, so dont expect a perfectly serene experience. The snowmobile trails are separate though, so conflicts are infrequent. In the summer Dutchman grants access to some of the best MTB trails near Bend(hit South Fork for an epic ride). Enjoy!
Probably best for snowshoeing, not my favorite for MTBing.
Access point for both snow sports in winter, as well as hiking in summer.
Good place to go snowshoeing!
Snow park permit is required and heavily enforced. Small parking capacity so come early. Public out house wasnt serviced in a while so it was pretty foul.
Population has outgrown this snopark. Please expand.
Best x-c skiing day, well, ever. Todd Lake, Water Tower, Petes Way, Big Meadow then back. Glorious!
Tumalo mountain trail is not a trail it is a wilderness. Completely unsafe for hiking.
Wish it had more parking during the winter for those w snow machines
Honestly one of my top hikes to date. We snowshoed up on a clear day and the views of the sisters as well as bachelor are national geographic caliber. The trail is very steep but not too long. Snowshoes or spikes are a must in the winter. I definitely plan to go back during the summer!
Accessed the Tumalo Mt. Trail from here. Somewhat difficult, but fairly short hike to the top of a mountain whith some spectacular views of other mountains. Did this hike in late July. Which, unfortunately, ment not a lot of snow left on the mountains, but definitely still worth the effort. If you have dogs I recommend starting early, as the summer sun can bring the pumace gravel at the top to pretty uncomfortable temperatures for little paws.
Great recreational activities from the parking lot. However, be aware it fills up fast, with many snowmobile trailers in the winter.
Its ok during the week but the weekend is usually packed out with snow mobiles. Nordic trails are nice and can also be accessed from Mt Bachelor Nordic lodge.
Went snowshoeing here a few weeks ago and it was a great relatively easy hike!
Good starting point for winter sports. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, etc. Hard to find parking though.
Nice place
Took my granddaughter to experience her first snow it was great
Parking is very limited, especially with the trucks hauling snow mobiles. Otherwise, its a beautiful place to back country ski!
Parking is difficult with a full size pick up and or a large SUV pulling anything longer than a two place snowmobile trailer. However thats the highest in elevation for snow.
It’s a parking lot at a trailhead for snowshoeing and other activities. Busy during peak times.
Great snowshoeing and trails, some confusing trailmarkers, not a lot of parking. Excellent views of the mountains!
Never went there
Just an out house on top of the mountain.
Not regularly plowed -- careful heading here during snow storms
Lots of traffic during winter season. Expect a lot of trucks and trailers with snow mobiles. Probably not a great place for kids.
Good place to snowshoe.
Very nice view but very crowded. Lots of snowmobiles and dogs are not allowed.
Very crowded
Yeah
Fun
Small, not a lot of parking but easy trail access