Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
- Phone:
- 541-427-3231
Basics
- Length:
- 4.9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3.5 - 4.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4000 feet to 6200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -2200 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Basic Directions
From Highway 395 near Dale, head east 10 miles towards Olive Lake. Turn left on Forest Road No. 1010 and travel approx. 15 mile to the trailhead on the north side of the road.
Description
The area is signed. Limited parking and dispersed camping is located near the trailhead. A few steep areas present a challenging route. The Lake Creek Trail is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.
Details
Length:
4.9 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
3.5 - 4.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6200
Elevation Range:
4000 feet to 6200
Elevation Change:
-2200
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Summer to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte SW
