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Throttle up at Ten Mile Sno-Park and ride through volcanic landscapes—Paulina Lake, Paulina Falls, Big Obsidian Flow and, weather permitting, the summit of Paulina Peak—on a guided 4-hour snowmobile tour through Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
Throttle up at Ten Mile Sno-Park and ride through volcanic landscapes—Paulina Lake, Paulina Falls, Big Obsidian Flow and, weather permitting, the summit of Paulina Peak—on a guided 4-hour snowmobile tour through Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
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Operated by Octane Adventures · Bend, Oregon
You push open the yurt flap at Ten Mile Sno-Park and the cold hits like a clean slate. Breath fogs, gloves clap on, and guides check helmets and goggles with the efficiency of people who read weather models for fun. Within minutes the engines cough to life and the sleds file onto trails that climb away from the pines, trading tree trunks for black glass: the jagged edge of the Big Obsidian Lava Flow ahead glints under a low winter sun.
moderate.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; riders should be able to mount/dismount a snowmobile and stand intermittently for balance.
No—guides provide basic instruction and route groups are split by skill, so beginners can join on guided rides.
Wear layered, insulated, and windproof clothing plus warm boots; goggles and helmet are provided by the operator.
Summit access is weather-dependent; guides assess snow, wind, and visibility and may adjust the route for safety.
Booking may collect age and other details; many operators allow riders 16+ for single riding with parental consent and carry limits for passenger weight—confirm during booking.
Temperatures can be well below freezing—dress appropriately; guides monitor guests and stop for warming if needed to reduce hypothermia risk.
This tour meets at Ten Mile Sno-Park; travelers must arrange their own transport to the meet point (shuttle options are limited).
The Newberry area has been used seasonally by Indigenous peoples for millennia; the Big Obsidian Flow was used for toolmaking due to its sharp glassy rock.
Stay on designated trails to avoid disturbing fragile alpine vegetation and cultural sites; operators follow USFS guidelines to minimize impact.
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