Backpack - Deschutes River Trail

Covid-19--we will follow all Mountaineers protocols.  All participants must bring a cloth facemask and hand sanitizer.  Masks must be worn when within 6' of others.  We will not share gear. 

This trip is about 32-34 miles total on a low incline former railroad grade that follows the East shore of the Deschutes River.  The terrain is open with typical sage brush and grass, scatter small trees with hills and cliffs on each side of the canyon.  There should be wildlife and early Spring wildflowers.  We would hike 10 miles in on Friday and camp two nights at Falls Canyon Camp.  On Saturday we would hike about 12-14 miles, 6-7 miles each way, further up the trail along the river, and explore a side canyon, carrying only daypacks. Sunday we hike 10 miles out.  We will be making fires each night.  The current weather forecast for this trip as of 3/14 is partly cloudy with high in the mid-upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s. 20% or less chance of rain.   There we be about 10.5-11 hours of darkness each night.  Below is the Gaia track for the trip. Bear Canister or Ursack required.

This trip is leader's permission only.  Please tell me what you have been up to in the winter that demonstrates you are in condition for this backpack.  Please tell me something about you recent backpacking experience.  Thanks Rob