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.

Teri S

August 15, 2024

Hiking

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.

Sue

October 12, 2023

Running

No Name Lake is spectacular and one of Oregon's most beautiful alpine lakes. Nestled at the base of Broken Top, it has a magical turquoise color, making it easy to understand why it is one of the state's most popular destinations.

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1. Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake

8.29km

02:37

340m

Hike the moderate Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake for stunning alpine views, a turquoise glacier lake, and the Bend Glacier.

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2. Bend Glacier and No Name Lake via Todd Trail

11.1km

03:32

700m

70m

Hike 6.9 miles (11.1 km) to Bend Glacier and the turquoise No Name Lake via Todd Trail, gaining 2307 feet (703 metres).

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3. Broken Top Loop

36.3km

10:46

1,040m

1,030m

The Broken Top Loop is a difficult 22.5-mile hike in Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness, offering dramatic volcanic scenery and alpine lakes.

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Elevation 2,430 m

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Location: Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

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1. Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake

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