Trails: Virginia Meissner, Swampy Lakes & Vista Butte Sno-Parks offer 68 km (40 miles) of designated cross-country ski trails in Deschutes National Forest. About 30 km (18 miles) of trails at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park are groomed four times a week with a snowcat by the Tumalo Langlauf Club. A majority of the trails are rated Beginner, with several Intermediate and Expert sections. The Flagline Trail connects with Dutchman Flat Sno-Park and Mt Bachelor. Trail fee:Sno-Park Permit required. Donations to help support grooming can be deposited in a box at the Meissner trailhead. Tel: Deschutes National Forest, Bend 541-383-4000 Snow report: Trail conditions are occasionally posted on the Forest Service website. Club snowphone is 541-585-2289. Nearest town: Bend, OR Web site:Deschutes National Forest | Tumalo Langlauf Club Trail map: Available from the Forest Service and on their website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment is available at Mt Bachelor and in Bend. Ski lessons: No Other activities: Snowshoeing (at Swampy and Meissner), snowmobiling (on separate trails) Facilities: Vault toilet, five warming shelters (no camping permitted) Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Bend has several hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Bend Visitor Bureau Weather forecast:Bend Location of trails: The three Sno-Park parking lots are located 13 to 18 miles west of Bend on SW Century Drive. Virginia Meissner is the first one, followed by Swampy Lakes, then Vista Butte, all on the right (north) side of the road. Map of local region:Virginia Meissner Sno-Park
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