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The greenest I have ever seen the lakes has been under cloudy skies, so don’t be afraid to hike this one when the skies are gray. Green Lakes is not typically accessible until mid-June due to snow. A Central Cascades permit is required for hiking to Green Lakes between June 15 and October 15.

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.

Todd Lake offers an excellent short hike around its shore, with views of Mt Bachelor and Broken Top along the way. An excellent spot for playing in the water, having a picnic or fishing for brook trout. While Todd Lake does not require a wilderness permit, you will need one to access the Todd Trail which leads to high alpine destinations like Green Lakes and Broken Top.

The East Lake has lost lots of water due to dry weather conditions. There are also some hot springs along the shoreline, but these can be dried up as well. The lake is a big crater that was created when the Newberry Volcano erupted.

Devils Lake is a popular spot to pitch your tent before going up the South Sister. There are nice camp spots pretty close to the lake shore. The lake is shallow along the shoreline.

Paulina Lake is one of two huge lakes (East Lake being the other one) that were formed, when parts of the gigantic Newberry Volcano collapsed. The lakes slowly collected water and are used today for recreation. This is also the trailhead for the Little Crater Lake that will take you to the top of Little Crater with nice views over Paulina Lake, Paulina Peak and the Big Obsidian Flow.

The East Lake has lost lots of water due to dry weather conditions. There are also some hot springs along the shoreline, but these can be dried up as well. The lake is a big crater that was created when the Newberry Volcano erupted.

This area features a nice bike path that meanders along Lake Aspen to Sun River. The area is full of different types of wildlife, ranging from snakes, lizards, frogs, to salamanders. The lake typically hosts a variety of birds, from owls, hawks, to eagles and swans.