Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
- Phone:
- 541-383-4000
Basics
- Length:
- 8.7 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 4.5 to 5.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6350 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 6350 feet to 7300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 950 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
In Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This trail crosses the floor of Newberry Caldera from the Crater Rim Trail near Cinder Hill to the Crater Rim Trail near the entrance station at Paulina Lake. This trail makes an easy way to shorten a trip around the Crater Rim Trail. Trail connections to Lost Lake Trail No. 3958.2 and Parallel Trail No. 3958.3. Access to the Chief Paulina Horse Camp.
Bears are a common occurrence in Newberry Caldera. Please be Bear Safe and be aware of and follow all food storage regulations.
Details
Length:
8.7 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
4.5 to 5.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6350
Elevation Range:
6350 feet to 7300
Elevation Change:
950
Season:
Summer to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Accessed from the Crater Rim Trail (No. 3957), Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead, and from the Chief Paulina Horse Camp.
