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Oregon
7.9 mi
Distance
1,785 ft
Gain
3h 32m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Fremont-Winema National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mountain Lakes Loop Trail
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The Mountain Lakes Loop Trail is a scenic 7.9-mile loop in Oregon that circumnavigates a pristine alpine lake basin, offering hikers a rewarding journey through diverse terrain and mountain vistas. This loop showcases the natural beauty of Oregon's high country with opportunities to view multiple lakes, subalpine meadows, and coniferous forest. The trail provides an excellent moderate-difficulty outing for hikers seeking solitude and alpine scenery.
Mountain Lakes Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 8.2-mile loop around pristine alpine lakes in Oregon's Mountain Lakes Wilderness.
South Pass Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic out-and-back hike to an alpine lake in Oregon's high country.
Buck Peak
~6 min drive
Short out-and-back hike to Buck Peak with accessible summit views.
Peak Tie
~12 min drive
Quick out-and-back summit hike with accessible peak views.
Clover Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.6-mile out-and-back creek hike in Oregon.
Mountain Lakes
~8 min drive
Scenic out-and-back alpine trail to mountain lakes in Oregon's Cascades.
Summer Home Tie
~7 min drive
Easy 1.20-mile out-and-back trail in Oregon.
North Ridge
~13 min drive
Easy out-and-back ridgeline hike with scenic views near North Ridge, Oregon.
Sunset Snomo
~9 min drive
Remote 25.80-mile out-and-back high-elevation trail in Oregon.
Sunset Cg
~9 min drive
Easy 3.6-mile out-and-back trail near Sunset Cg in Oregon.
