News Release - Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to Open

News Release - Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to Open

Spring is here and Cascade Lakes Hwy and Paulina Lake Road are both about to open.

Paulina Lake Road will open Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8 a.m.:

• Some trailheads and campgrounds may still not be accessible.
• Side roads off of Paulina Lake Road may still be blocked with snow.
• Some boat docks may not be installed.
• Check with individual resorts for full opening dates.
• The road to Paulina Peak is closed due to snow.

Cascade Lakes Highway will open Monday, May 23, 2016 at 8 a.m.:

• Beware of spots of ice that may still exist on the road.
• Some trailhead and campground accesses may still be blocked with snow.
• Off road parking is limited between Mt Bachelor and Elk Lake.
• Parking is not allowed within the travel lanes and road shoulders.
• Check with individual resorts for opening dates.

In order to minimize risk to skiers, the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center will close access to the common corridor once the highway opens. Skiers wanting to access the back country on the Deschutes National Forest, are asked to start their trip from Dutchman Flats snow park or another trail head.

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