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Snowcat Excursion at Elk Lake Resort
Bend, OR | leisure | 2 to 4 hours
When the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway closes to vehicles in winter, the only way to reach the historic Elk Lake Resort is by snowcat, snowmobile, or ski. The resort offers round-trip snowcat transport for guests departing from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, winding 45 minutes through the snow-draped highway corridor to the lakeside lodge at 4,884 feet. Packages combine the snowcat ride with meals at the resort's dining room and optional overnight lodging. The trip is reservation-only and must be booked in advance by email — the resort communicates primarily through email rather than phone for winter reservations. Snowcat transport is $60 per.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Snowcat transport: $60 per person round trip
Combined snowcat + meal packages available — see websiteDuration: 2 to 4 hours
Open Hours
- SundayCall for Availability
- MondayCall for Availability
- TuesdayCall for Availability
- WednesdayCall for Availability
- ThursdayCall for Availability
- FridayCall for Availability
- SaturdayCall for Availability
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 480-7378
60000 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Overview
When the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway closes to vehicles in winter, the only way to reach the historic Elk Lake Resort is by snowcat, snowmobile, or ski. The resort offers round-trip snowcat transport for guests departing from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, winding 45 minutes through the snow-draped highway corridor to the lakeside lodge at 4,884 feet. Packages combine the snowcat ride with meals at the resort's dining room and optional overnight lodging. The trip is reservation-only and must be booked in advance by email — the resort communicates primarily through email rather than phone for winter reservations. Snowcat transport is $60 per.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Snowcat transport: $60 per person round trip
Combined snowcat + meal packages available — see website
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
When the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway closes to vehicles in winter, the only way to reach the historic Elk Lake Resort is by snowcat, snowmobile, or ski. The resort offers round-trip snowcat transport for guests departing from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, winding 45 minutes through the snow-draped highway corridor to the lakeside lodge at 4,884 feet. Packages combine the snowcat ride with meals at the resort's dining room and optional overnight lodging. The trip is reservation-only and must be booked in advance by email — the resort communicates primarily through email rather than phone for winter reservations. Snowcat transport is $60 per.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Snowcat transport: $60 per person round trip
Combined snowcat + meal packages available — see websiteDuration: 2 to 4 hours
Open Hours
- SundayCall for Availability
- MondayCall for Availability
- TuesdayCall for Availability
- WednesdayCall for Availability
- ThursdayCall for Availability
- FridayCall for Availability
- SaturdayCall for Availability
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 480-7378
60000 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Overview
When the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway closes to vehicles in winter, the only way to reach the historic Elk Lake Resort is by snowcat, snowmobile, or ski. The resort offers round-trip snowcat transport for guests departing from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, winding 45 minutes through the snow-draped highway corridor to the lakeside lodge at 4,884 feet. Packages combine the snowcat ride with meals at the resort's dining room and optional overnight lodging. The trip is reservation-only and must be booked in advance by email — the resort communicates primarily through email rather than phone for winter reservations. Snowcat transport is $60 per.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Snowcat transport: $60 per person round trip
Combined snowcat + meal packages available — see website
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Inhaven Insights
Winter Road Access
The only way to reach Elk Lake in winter — a 45-minute snowcat ride through closed Cascade Highway.
Lakeside Destination
Snowcat deposits guests at a fully operating lakeside resort in one of Oregon's most scenic.
Email to Book
Reservations are required and handled by email only; book well ahead for weekend dates.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Winter Road Access
The only way to reach Elk Lake in winter — a 45-minute snowcat ride through closed Cascade Highway.
What's unique
Lakeside Destination
Snowcat deposits guests at a fully operating lakeside resort in one of Oregon's most scenic.
What's worth knowing
Email to Book
Reservations are required and handled by email only; book well ahead for weekend dates.
