No Name Lake

It is hard to believe that a stunning lake like this at the bottom of Broken Top has no name – an yet, it is called NoName Lake. The amazingly turquoise lake is filled with glacial water and it is a great contrast to the red and black volcanic rock all around you. If you dare, take a dip.

To hike in this area between June 15 and October 15, you need to obtain a permit for the Central Cascades Wilderness here: recreation.gov/ticket/300009/ticket/2000.

There's a reason why this high altitude lake is so popular! With turquoise blue waters, snow that lingers into August, and the striated beauty of Broken Top rising above its shores, No Name Lake is well worth the effort. You can access the lake from the Three Creeks / Tam MacArthur Trailhead, the Crater Ditch trailhead (high clearance vehicle required!) or the Todd Lake trailhead.