Fall Barbie Camp
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Fall Barbie Camp is near!
And if you’re wondering, uh, what the heck is Barbie Camp? Well…
Barbie Camp is DOD’s spring and fall gathering: a weekend of camping and riding in Central Oregon. We’ll be based out of our usual spot on beautiful Whychus Creek just three miles south of Sisters.
People arrive Thursday night or Friday and do their own thing for dinner. Saturday we will do a shuttle ride to the top of Trail 99 and ride back to camp. Alternately, you can choose your own adventure for that day. In the evenings we’ll hang out and socialize around the usual giant bonfire. Saturday night is a potluck, so bring your camp cook A-game and share your culinary delights.
NOTE: This is a large disbursed campsite with no picnic tables or drinking water, although DOD will arrange for a port-a-potty (or two). No reservations are needed - lots of room for everyone - it's free camping. Bring your tent, trailer, or RV. Warms showers are available in the Sisters City Park across from the fire department (bring quarters). It often gets below freezing at night, so prepare accordingly with your down and fleece gear. It doesn't usually rain but check the weather forecast.
The trail is about 19 miles with only 570 feet of ascent when we shuttle it. It's an intermediate technical trail.
DIRECTIONS: In downtown Sisters turn south on Elm Street. Drive approximately 3.25 miles and turn
right on a gravel road directly across from US forest road 1608 (you may see a DOD sign). Or click: https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.245892,-121.548926&hl=en-US&gl=us&shorturl=1
A NOTE ON E-BIKES: For those unfamiliar with Central Oregon trails, E-bikes are not allowed on Trail 99, Peterson Ridge, or any of the trails around Bend. As per USFS regulations: "E-bikes, electric bikes, pedal assist bikes, and all types of motorized vehicle are prohibited on all National Forest singletrack.” Notable exceptions being the Madras East Hills Trail System and a few trails around Oakridge where Class-1 E-bikes are allowed.
SATURDAY-ONLY RIDERS: If you are just planning to come for the day to ride with the group, we’ll be rolling out of camp at 10:00 am. Be sure to arrive with enough time to kit up and be ready to
pedal.
And if you’re wondering, uh, what the heck is Barbie Camp? Well…
Barbie Camp is DOD’s spring and fall gathering: a weekend of camping and riding in Central Oregon. We’ll be based out of our usual spot on beautiful Whychus Creek just three miles south of Sisters.
People arrive Thursday night or Friday and do their own thing for dinner. Saturday we will do a shuttle ride to the top of Trail 99 and ride back to camp. Alternately, you can choose your own adventure for that day. In the evenings we’ll hang out and socialize around the usual giant bonfire. Saturday night is a potluck, so bring your camp cook A-game and share your culinary delights.
NOTE: This is a large disbursed campsite with no picnic tables or drinking water, although DOD will arrange for a port-a-potty (or two). No reservations are needed - lots of room for everyone - it's free camping. Bring your tent, trailer, or RV. Warms showers are available in the Sisters City Park across from the fire department (bring quarters). It often gets below freezing at night, so prepare accordingly with your down and fleece gear. It doesn't usually rain but check the weather forecast.
The trail is about 19 miles with only 570 feet of ascent when we shuttle it. It's an intermediate technical trail.
DIRECTIONS: In downtown Sisters turn south on Elm Street. Drive approximately 3.25 miles and turn
right on a gravel road directly across from US forest road 1608 (you may see a DOD sign). Or click: https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.245892,-121.548926&hl=en-US&gl=us&shorturl=1
A NOTE ON E-BIKES: For those unfamiliar with Central Oregon trails, E-bikes are not allowed on Trail 99, Peterson Ridge, or any of the trails around Bend. As per USFS regulations: "E-bikes, electric bikes, pedal assist bikes, and all types of motorized vehicle are prohibited on all National Forest singletrack.” Notable exceptions being the Madras East Hills Trail System and a few trails around Oakridge where Class-1 E-bikes are allowed.
SATURDAY-ONLY RIDERS: If you are just planning to come for the day to ride with the group, we’ll be rolling out of camp at 10:00 am. Be sure to arrive with enough time to kit up and be ready to
pedal.
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Whychus Creek group campsite, Sisters, Oregon., United States
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