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Sunriver, Oregon - your
1.6 million acre dog SNOW park . . . . . .
Sunriver
Dog Friendly Cross-Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing
Cross-country skiing and snow
shoeing with your dog can be delightful in Sunriver,
where you can ski and snow shoe on the pathways and golf
course fairways (click on map to enlarge). Dogs
are allowed off leash as long as they are under
effective voice command. Owners must carry a leash
with them at all times and remove all dog waste at
appropriate disposal stations.
Wanoga Sno-park
Oregon's first
dog-friendly groomed ski/snowshoe trail
Volunteer schedules permitting,
the Wanoga Sno-Park is groomed every Friday afternoon or
Saturday morning (for the weekend) and on other days
after new snow.
 Trail
details: The trail is one-way, follows a curvy
double loop in a clockwise direction, and is 3.5 km (2
miles) long -- check out the
map
below. Blue diamonds and bamboo poles mark the left
side of the trail. Groomers have cleared approximately
15 feet to the right of these markers. Skiers (skate and
classic) and snowshoers are welcome. Please do not walk
on the trail. Be aware that dogs may posthole on and
off the trail. The groomed dog-friendly ski trail
is in the sno-play area, to the left (east) of the main
Wanoga Sno-Park. The trailhead is on the opposite side
of the parking lot from the sledding hill (see map
below).
What about poop? There is a
bag of poop bags and a trash can near the start of the
trail. Please do your part to keep the trail clean --
pick up your dog's poop and place it in the can. An
alternative is to flick it off the trail with your ski.
Many dogs poop at the beginning of the trail, so pay
particular attention there.
The black bags are biodegradable
and easy to carry. Turn the bag inside out, pick up the
poop, wrap over, and tie off. You’ll end up with the
strap on the outside. You can use this strap to attach
the bag to the outside of your butt pack or backpack –
in order to bring the bag out and deposit in this trash
can as you leave.
Edison Sno-park
Edison sno-park is shared by
skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers, though motorized
and non-motorized trails are mostly separated.
Edison Sno-park is close to Sunriver, but the lower
elevation and lava terrain makes good snow cover
important.
Getting there: drive west
on Century Drive (Highway 40), take a right at the
Sunriver Cutoff (Highway 45). It's a few miles in on
your left. (see map above).
Click on map to enlarge.
Information courtesy of
www.DogPac.org
DogPac.org is an organization
dedicated to keeping Central Oregon dog-friendly and
providing off-leash opportunities in city parks and on
forest trails. They believe in responsible dog
guardianship -- in our homes, in our neighborhoods, in
our parks, and in our forests -- for the sake and safety
of our dogs and our community.
Since 2007, dog guardians has been
working with the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation
District (Bend Parks and Rec) and the U.S. Forest
Service to improve off-leash access in Central Oregon.
DogPac.org believes that adequate
opportunities for off-leash access will benefit both dog
guardians and the "off-leash averse." The experiences of
other communities, in Oregon and around the country,
demonstrate that Bend and Central Oregon can be
dog-friendly, while still respecting the interests of
the off-leash averse.
Join the pack and help provide
off-leash opportunities in Central Oregon. You can also
support their efforts by making a donation. DogPAC is a
501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization.
www.DogPac.org |
