Wildhorse Lake is beautifully situated next to the summit of Steens Mountain. A steep switchback trail will get you down and up again. The Oregon Desert Trail traverses through Wildhorse Canyon with a serious section of slow bushwhacking through tall sagebrush and roses.

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April 11, 2023

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Enjoy this lovely high elevation lake at the bottom of a deep cirque with tall surrounding walls. You can paddle, swim, or just soak in the views relaxing on the shore.

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Wildhorse Lake Trail

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Hike the moderate 2.4-mile Wildhorse Lake Trail to a secluded alpine lake, gaining 990 feet of elevation in Steens Mountain Wilderness.

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Elevation 2,570 m

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Location: Harney County, Oregon, United States

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