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July 5, 2017 at 9:51 amCleared by adam craig and tberg yesterday.- July 1, 2017 at 8:37 pmTberg cleared the East side today of deadfall and cleared some drains as well.
June 27, 2017 at 8:57 amany updates on this trail?
June 17, 2017 at 5:10 pmUnridable snow started 4.5 mi from Edison, at about the 5750' elevation. Until that point, there were 3 large tree's (16" diameter) that I couldn't ride over starting at mile 3.5 from Edison. Until that point, it was riding great, at least as great as lava rock, sand, and lose rock can be considered riding great.- June 17, 2017 at 2:57 pmHard to believe the snow isn't melted out yet. Top is at 6k or so I was figuring it was dry by now.
June 17, 2017 at 2:27 pmExcellent riding for about 4 miles until you hit deep snow. My GPS tracker f'd up so I can't tell you exactly when the snow gets bad but I think you'll figure it out. Lower section is money- May 24, 2017 at 5:08 pmCleared trail about 3 miles up to about 5300 feet elevation.
Trail Description
The Edison-Lava Trail is a volcanic semi-technical trail going from Edison Sno Park to Little Lava Lake. The trailhead is a little farther from Bend than Wanoga or Swampy — so you can often ride an out and back and be the only one on the trail. Typically done as an out and back from Edison, it also connects to the Metolious Windigo for some larger loops around Bachelor.
Expect 1500′ of climbing to the midpoint of the trail and a fast 1500′ decent towards the lake. Don’t miss the optional log ride on the trail heading toward the lake! There’s also a bonus photo-op climb up Kwohl Butte at the midpoint.
Climbing back out from Lava Lake is a challenge with a steep grade in spots and loose rocks, so take a break at the Lava Lake resort and grab a snack before you head out.
If you choose to ride the Bachelor loop, start at Dutchman and ride the circuit counter clockwise towards Edison Sno-Park continuing on to Dinah Moe Humm and Wanoga.
This trail is maintained by Central Oregon Trail Alliance.
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Cleared by adam craig and tberg yesterday.
Tberg cleared the East side today of deadfall and cleared some drains as well.
any updates on this trail?
Unridable snow started 4.5 mi from Edison, at about the 5750′ elevation. Until that point, there were 3 large tree’s (16″ diameter) that I couldn’t ride over starting at mile 3.5 from Edison. Until that point, it was riding great, at least as great as lava rock, sand, and lose rock can be considered riding great.
Excellent riding for about 4 miles until you hit deep snow. My GPS tracker f’d up so I can’t tell you exactly when the snow gets bad but I think you’ll figure it out. Lower section is money
Hard to believe the snow isn’t melted out yet. Top is at 6k or so I was figuring it was dry by now.
Cleared trail about 3 miles up to about 5300 feet elevation.
Rode this Monday. The rain that fell over the weekend made the trail moist and tacky for at least a few days before it dries out again. The climb up was just as hard though ;)
Lev and I cleared large amounts of deadfall and brush from the Edison TH to just past the saddle towards Lava lake. Paul Thomasberg and Adam Craig started at Lava and cleared towards us. I think they were aiming to get to where we stopped, so Edison-Lava should be good to go. Loose and dusty on the east side.