If you start in downtown Bend and ride up Ben's, Pinedrops, and the Upper Whoops trails you turn around here for a long and fantastic descent into the Lower Whoops, Phil's and Kent's trail back to the trailhead and into town.

Teri S

March 4, 2023

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Another shelter in the nordic system at Virginia Meissner sno-park. Stop in to warm up or build a fire during your winter adventure.

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