I finally tried that 'secret' 30 mile loop near Bend everyone whispers about.

Overheard a ranger in Sisters say, 'That route is a postcard, not a trail.' He meant it looks nice but gets zero upkeep. I hiked it last weekend and found three downed trees blocking the path and a creek crossing that washed out. The views were great, but it felt more like route-finding than hiking. How do you all check if a trail is actually maintained before you go?

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allen.amy11d ago

Check the forest service website first.

dakotab1311d ago

But have you actually tried to use that site on a phone with spotty service? I always end up with a half loaded map and outdated info. I've had way better luck just calling the district office directly, the rangers know what's really going on up there right now.