Oregon Badlands Wilderness
29,000-acre wilderness with 50 miles of desert trails
Bend, OR | active | 2 to 5 hours
Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, 21 miles west of Bend on Century Drive, is one of the most popular winter staging areas in Central Oregon, known for its wide-open terrain and proximity to multiple Nordic trail systems. The park draws snowmobilers, dog-sledding enthusiasts, and cross-country skiers to its ample staging area at the base of the Cascades. Snowmobile trails fan out in multiple directions, and several Nordic sno-park systems are accessible from the area. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required year-round between November 1 and April 30. The sno-park sits at the junction of multiple backcountry access roads, making it a hub for multi-sport.
*Hours subject to change.
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Overview
Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, 21 miles west of Bend on Century Drive, is one of the most popular winter staging areas in Central Oregon, known for its wide-open terrain and proximity to multiple Nordic trail systems. The park draws snowmobilers, dog-sledding enthusiasts, and cross-country skiers to its ample staging area at the base of the Cascades. Snowmobile trails fan out in multiple directions, and several Nordic sno-park systems are accessible from the area. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required year-round between November 1 and April 30. The sno-park sits at the junction of multiple backcountry access roads, making it a hub for multi-sport.
Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, 21 miles west of Bend on Century Drive, is one of the most popular winter staging areas in Central Oregon, known for its wide-open terrain and proximity to multiple Nordic trail systems. The park draws snowmobilers, dog-sledding enthusiasts, and cross-country skiers to its ample staging area at the base of the Cascades. Snowmobile trails fan out in multiple directions, and several Nordic sno-park systems are accessible from the area. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required year-round between November 1 and April 30. The sno-park sits at the junction of multiple backcountry access roads, making it a hub for multi-sport.
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Overview
Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, 21 miles west of Bend on Century Drive, is one of the most popular winter staging areas in Central Oregon, known for its wide-open terrain and proximity to multiple Nordic trail systems. The park draws snowmobilers, dog-sledding enthusiasts, and cross-country skiers to its ample staging area at the base of the Cascades. Snowmobile trails fan out in multiple directions, and several Nordic sno-park systems are accessible from the area. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required year-round between November 1 and April 30. The sno-park sits at the junction of multiple backcountry access roads, making it a hub for multi-sport.
What's great
Snowmobile Country
One of Central Oregon's top snowmobile staging areas, with trails fanning in all directions.
What's unique
Dog Sledding Hub
One of the few designated dog-sledding areas in Central Oregon, with wide staging space.
What's worth knowing
Multi-Sport Access
Connects to multiple Nordic sno-parks and snowmobile corridors — good basecamp for the day.