Difference between revisions of "Cultus Creek to Junction Lake Loop Hike"
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| − | The trail starts at the [[Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead]] quickly climbing up the side of [[Bird Mountain]] paralleling Cultus Creek on the Indian Heaven Trail | + | The trail starts at the [[Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead]] quickly climbing up the side of [[Bird Mountain]] paralleling Cultus Creek on the Indian Heaven Trail. You'll see lichen-draped douglas fir trees and lots of beargrass. Parts of the first mile are very steep. After a mile the trail reaches a viewpoint where there are views of [[Bird Mountain]], [[Mount Adams]] and other peaks. |
| − | After leveling out | + | The trail re-enters the forest and climbs at a gentler pace. After leveling out the trail passes by a short side trail to [[Deep Lake]] before reaching [[Cultus Lake (Indian Heaven)|Cultus Lake]] after about 2.5 miles. Just beyond Cultus Lake is a junction, where you will continue heading south (do not head east towards [[Lemei Rock]]) passing by [[Lemei Lake]] and finally reaching [[Junction Lake]] after another 1.9 miles past the junction. There are many other possible destinations and routes within Indian Heaven Wilderness. |
=== Maps === | === Maps === | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 28 September 2014
- Start point: Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead
- Ending Point: Junction Lake
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out and Back
- Distance: 8.4 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 1310 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Summer-Fall
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: Yes
- Crowded: No
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Hike Description
The trail starts at the Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead quickly climbing up the side of Bird Mountain paralleling Cultus Creek on the Indian Heaven Trail. You'll see lichen-draped douglas fir trees and lots of beargrass. Parts of the first mile are very steep. After a mile the trail reaches a viewpoint where there are views of Bird Mountain, Mount Adams and other peaks.
The trail re-enters the forest and climbs at a gentler pace. After leveling out the trail passes by a short side trail to Deep Lake before reaching Cultus Lake after about 2.5 miles. Just beyond Cultus Lake is a junction, where you will continue heading south (do not head east towards Lemei Rock) passing by Lemei Lake and finally reaching Junction Lake after another 1.9 miles past the junction. There are many other possible destinations and routes within Indian Heaven Wilderness.
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