Oregon Hikers

Jim57 and brother in law Petr needing a couple of days away from the city. Petr has been there several times. For me it was my first overnighter there. Short hike just over 2 miles. We were going to climb grizzly peak. But once we arrived decided not. The weather was wonderful. We visited 13 of the 14 campsites at the lake. Built a nice fire at campsite #3. A ranger showed up in the afternoon and checked our permit. Nice trails, campsite, sunrise, sunset, campfire, stars, drive, everything. Just a great time to relax and enjoy the colors of fall.

did you get permit at Detroit Ranger Station? How full was the lake?

Reservation.gov $5 per day. 4 groups the night we were there. Saw 14 people heading in on our eay out.

Jim57 wrote:Reservation.gov $5 per day. 4 groups the night we were there. Saw 14 people heading in on our eay out.

Looks lovely! I think the fee is up to $10/day? At least it was when I made a reservation earlier this year. I couldn't go though because my reservation was during the fire closure. Thankfully they refunded the fee. Any signs of the fire?

The reservation was $5 per day. The ranger explained that wasn't an overnight fee. It was for each day in the area.
On our way home, we drove up the Whitewater Road to the where the road is closed. First time I have ever seen such a large fire break. It was at least 60 feet wide and went for as far as we could see.

Brother in law and hiking partner Petr. About 45 years ago Pamelia Lake Trail. Kid in the front . . .my wife of almost nineteen years.