Cultus Creek to Junction Lake Loop Hike
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- Trailhead: Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead
- Distance: 10.4 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 1000 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Summer-Fall
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: Yes
- Crowded: No
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- Indian Heaven Wilderness 7/12-7/14
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Hike Description
The trail starts at the Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead quickly climbing up the side of Bird Mountain paralelling Cultus Creek on the Cultus Creek trail. There are views of Bird Mountain, Mount Adams and other peaks on the trail. After leveling out in the Indian Heaven Wilderness the trail passes by a short side trail to Deep Lake before reaching Cultus Lake and a junction at the 3.3 mile mark. Continue heading south at the junction (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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