Newberry National Volcanic Monument Snowmobile Tour: 4 Hours

A 7,989-foot active volcano sits inside the trails you ride.

A four-hour guided snowmobile tour through Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Central Oregon takes you across volcanic terrain to Paulina Falls, Paulina Lake, East Lake and the Big Obsidian Lava Flow, with weather permitting a ride to the summit of Paulina Peak. The tour includes a snowmobile, helmet and goggles. An experienced guide leads groups on trails suited to all skill levels. Minimum age is 21. Bring your own snow clothes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided snowmobile tour in Newberry

• Visit Paulina Falls waterfall
• Explore Paulina Peak summit
• Tour Newberry National Volcanic Monument

The experience

Newberry National Volcanic Monument sprawls across Central Oregon as the largest shield volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range, and a snowmobile is how you cover the ground. The four-hour tour strings together the caldera's natural features: Paulina Falls drops into the landscape, Paulina Lake sits in the basin, and the Big Obsidian Lava Flow spreads across the terrain as a raw scar of black rock. Your guide chooses the route based on conditions and your group's pace, so the ride adapts to who is on the snowmobile behind you.

Weather permitting, the tour climbs toward Paulina Peak at 7,989 feet, the highest point in the monument. The ascent is not guaranteed (snow, wind and visibility decide whether the summit run happens on your day), but the lower trails and the falls are the core of the ride. Trails exist for all skill levels, so whether you have ridden before or this is your first time on a snowmobile, the guide keeps the group together and adjusts the pace.

Bring snow clothes as you would for a day in the mountains. The snowmobile, helmet and goggles are provided. If the tour stops at Paulina Lake Lodge, food and beverages there are not included in the price.

What’s included

• Snowmobile and helmet with goggles.
• four-hour guided tour led by an experienced guide in English.
• access to trails throughout Newberry National Volcanic Monument including Paulina Falls, Paulina Lake, East Lake and the Big Obsidian Lava Flow.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Feb 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 to 90 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Octane Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Central Oregon and requires no car of your own: the guide leads you across the monument on snowmobile, so staying in Bend or elsewhere in the region works just as well as having your own transport.

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Top questions

What is the Big Obsidian Lava Flow?

The Big Obsidian Lava Flow is a volcanic formation within Newberry National Volcanic Monument where lava cooled into black rock across the landscape. It is one of the natural features the tour passes through on the snowmobile ride.

Can I reach the summit of Paulina Peak on this tour?

Paulina Peak sits at 7,989 feet and is the highest point in the monument. Weather permitting, the guide may lead the tour toward the summit, but snow, wind and visibility determine whether the ascent happens on your day.

What experience do I need to ride a snowmobile on this tour?

Trails on this tour suit all skill levels and rider abilities. The guide leads the group and adjusts the pace, so first-time riders and experienced snowmobilers ride together.

Do I need to bring snow clothes?

Yes, bring your own snow clothes as you would for a day on the mountain. The snowmobile, helmet and goggles are included.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 21 years old.