Paulina Lake Hot Springs – Paulina Lake loop from Paulina Creek

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Oregon

Deschutes County

Paulina Lake Hot Springs – Paulina Lake loop from Paulina Creek

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Paulina Lake Hot Springs – Paulina Lake loop from Paulina Creek

01:09

10.9km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Deschutes National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.92 km

Paulina Lake and Little Crater Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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 …

Tip by

6.14 km

Paulina Lake Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

This little hot springs is a lovely temperature and has a nice log perfect to sit on for a soak.

Tip by

10.7 km

Paulina Lake

Highlight • Lake

This pristine lake is one of the twin crater lakes in Newberry Crater. It is a beautiful spot to stop and take in nature's beauty.

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10.7 km

Paulina Creek

Highlight • River

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

1.32 km

507 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

1.20 km

507 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

12°C

-4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2025,Around Paulina Lake

Gorgeous day up at Paulina Lake. I used to fish here with my grandparents as a kid, and I remembered the lake as a cold, windy place. Today, the lake looked tropical and I finally saw the hot springs! Just a fantastic day on the trail.