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United States

Oregon

Wallowa County

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Five Lakes (Lily Pad, Basin, Shelf, Gem, Sheep) – Seven Devils Mountains

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Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Oregon

Wallowa County

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Five Lakes (Lily Pad, Basin, Shelf, Gem, Sheep) – Seven Devils Mountains

Hard

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Five Lakes (Lily Pad, Basin, Shelf, Gem, Sheep) – Seven Devils Mountains

09:54

30.5km

1,330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Hells Canyon Wilderness

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9.61 km

Lily Pad Lake

Highlight • Lake

A shallow, lily pad-covered lake with several decent campsites nearby, though not all within sight of the lake. Mosquitos may be a problem depending on the time of year.

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10.8 km

Basin Lake

Highlight • Lake

An alpine body of water with forested shores. Some campsites are available near the outlet.

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11.5 km

Shelf Lake

Highlight • Lake

The shore of Shelf Lake is a mix of forest and loose scree, but ample campsites are available and the lake is periodically stocked with rainbow trout.

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12.3 km

Gem Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is not as good for camping as the previous lakes or Sheep Lake, but it is pretty and offers a good view of He Devil and other rocky crags. This lake is also periodically stocked with fish.

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15.5 km

Sheep Lake

Highlight • Lake

A scenic lake located within the cirque of He Devil, She Devil, and Tower of Babel.

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30.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

11.9 km

175 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

1.35 km

Elevation

Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (2,040 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 9 December

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