Contact Info
3285 11th St.
PO Box 947
Baker City, OR 97814
- Phone:
- 541-523-4476
Basics
- Length:
- 1.3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4200 feet to 7123 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2923 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
The trail climbs through a dense spruce, larch, and fir forest on the southeast slope above the North Powder River. An occasional break in the trees displays views to the timbered slopes along the north and main forks of the river. The lake lies beneath the sheer walls of Red Mountain.
Hidden meadows, springs, and imposing rock faces await the explorer of the seldom- visited benches and ridges surrounding the lake basin.
Restrictions: Closed to all motorized vehicle use.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Baker City, take U.S. Highway 30 from Baker City to Haines. Turn west on County Road 1146, following the Elkhorn Scenic Byway. Turn on the Muddy Creek Road and right (north) at the junction with County Road 1144 (Foothill Road). From there take County Road 566 (Bulger Flat) west, which turns into Forest Road 7301 (this road is suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles only). The trailhead is on the left side of the road (24 miles from Baker City).
