2014 NAPgA Rendy

[deschutes dawn]

I've checked a different source and the NW pass was needed for parking at the trailheads within the crater. If anyone decides to stay through a few days of 4th of July week then you could use the pass in the Cascades, Ochocos, the Badlands or the National Grasslands. The grasslands has some great trails behind Smith Rocks that cover areas around and up Gray Butte. Smith Rocks is an international destination for rock climbers. Bend has a great 4th celebration and fireworks off of Pilot Butte. We always have bets as to when the butte will be set on fire. It always is. the fire department has rigs all the way along the route up the butte. Pretty funny. Wow was that off topic!