This is a pristine alpine lake amidst a dense forest of Ponderosa Pines. The north shore offers a spectacular viewpoint of Mount Washington. On the west end of the lake, there is an excellent view of Black Butte.
Rockpile Lake lies at the foot of Rockpile Mountain and just next to the PCT. You can find great spots to pitch your tent at the south and north shore of Rockpile Lake which is also a good water source.
Cigar Lake is a good water source, but provides no shade along the shoreline. Be careful if you want to camp in this area due to the dead trees that might fall any time.
The owners of Ollalie Lake Resort know the needs of hikers! You will get all sort of cold beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, snacks, hot coffee, bars and even freeze-dried food. …
The Tam-a-láu Trail is a 4.3 mile loop along the plateau in Cove Palisades State Park. Tam-a-láu originates from a local Native American language and translates to “place of big …
Horseshoe Lake is a beautiful body of water located in Mount Hood National Forest. There are campsites circling the water, swimming holes, and restrooms. The Lake gets its name from …
Monon Lake is the second-largest lake in the scenic area at 65 acres and 30ft deep. Located at 4,959 feet in elevation, this lake can be a nice spot to …
The shoreline of Upper Lake is a victim of the Lionshead wildfire of 2020, but the lake itself is still beautiful. There are some tree trunks if you want to rest for a minute.