College Outdoors
Fall Break: Hike Central Oregon & Crater Lake
- Lakeside view at Crater Lake
This trip heads east, into the “rain shadow” of the Cascade Mountains to explore the beautiful high-desert landscape that few people associate with Oregon. The mossy forests near Portland give way to sagebrush and juniper trees, Ponderosa pines, and sunshine. We’ll stay in a comfortable cabin near the Deschutes river outside Bend, Oregon, and spend the days enjoying some great hikes. We may also hike at the world famous Smith Rock State Park, location of some amazing rock formations, and weather permitting (early snow can close the road) we will visit Crater Lake National Park for a day.
Fall Break trips can count as an activity credit for graduation! You can get credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation in this trip as long as you register through WebAdvisor prior to the end of the add/drop period. To be granted registration permissions, email yuska@lclark.edu.
How to Register
Registration Opens: Friday, Sep. 11
Trip Fee: $265 / $132*
Trip Type
Overnight in a rental house or deluxe yurts|HikingPhysical Demands
No experience necessary!
Participants should be prepared to spend several hours outdoors walking on uneven terrain. Hiking distance and speed will vary based on the group and weather conditions.
This trip lends itself well to a wide variety of accessibility accommodations, including mobility accommodations. Contact outdoors@lclark.edu.
What to Expect
- ☑ Sleeping indoors
- ☐ Sleeping outdoors
- ☑ Electricity
- ☑ Wifi
- ☑ Cell phone service
- ☑ Heating
- ☑ Beds
- ☑ Bathrooms
- ☑ Gender-inclusive bathrooms
- ☑ Showers
- ☐ Wheelchair accessible
- ☑ Food for any Dietary Restrictions