Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
136471 Hwy. 97 N
PO Box 208
Crescent, OR 97733
136471 Hwy. 97 N
PO Box 208
Crescent, OR 97733
- Phone:
- 541-433-3200
Basics
- Length:
- 9.7 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 4 - 5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4950 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4950 feet to 5950 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1000 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
In the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area. Trail begins at Windy/Oldenberg Trailhead on F.S. Rd. 60 at west end of Crescent Lake and goes south to the Skyline Trailhead on F.S. Rd. 60 near Windigo Pass. There is a junction with the Summit Lake Trail No. 46 near Oldenberg Lake. This trail is part of the old Oregon Skyline Trail, and Oldenberg Lake is the largest of the many lakes you will encounter. The trail is very popular for family hiking and passes through lodgepole pine and occasionally mountain hemlock. Also provides access to Pinewan, Bingham and Nip-and-Tuck Lakes. The trail crosses Historic Elliot Wagon Road at Pinewan Lake.
Details
Length:
9.7 miles one-way
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
4 - 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4950
Elevation Range:
4950 feet to 5950
Elevation Change:
1000
Season:
Summer to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Windy/Oldenberg Trailhead at the east end of Crescent Lake or Skyline Trailhead near Windigo Pass.
