Difference between revisions of "Junction Lake"
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[[Category:Indian Heaven Wilderness]] | [[Category:Indian Heaven Wilderness]] | ||
[[Category:Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] | [[Category:Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] | ||
[[Category:Southwest Washington]] | [[Category:Southwest Washington]] | ||
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[[Image:P1080235.JPG|thumb|400px|Campsite on Junction Lake in October ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | [[Image:P1080235.JPG|thumb|400px|Campsite on Junction Lake in October ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | ||
+ | [[Image:JunctionLake1.JPG|thumb|250px|Junction Lake ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
+ | [[Image:JunctionLake2.JPG|thumb|250px|Old PCT sign ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
* Hikes containing this destination: | * Hikes containing this destination: | ||
− | ** {{hike ring|trailhead=Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead|hike=Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike|log=Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike/Log|previous= | + | ** {{hike ring|trailhead=East Crater Trailhead|hike=Junction Lake Hike|log=Junction Lake Hike/Log|previous=East Crater Trailhead|next=Pacific Crest-East Crater Trail Junction}} |
+ | ** {{hike ring|trailhead=Thomas Lake Trailhead|hike=Acker Lake Loop Hike|log=Acker Lake Loop Hike/Log|previous=Bear Lake (Indian Heaven)|next=Blue Lake}} | ||
+ | ** {{hike ring|trailhead=Cultus Creek Campground Trailhead|hike=Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike|log=Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike/Log|previous=Cultus Lake (Indian Heaven)|next=Junction Lake}} | ||
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{{maplinkinfo|latitude=46.00466|longitude=-121.7864}} | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=46.00466|longitude=-121.7864}} | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
− | + | Junction Lake is centrally located in the Indian Heaven Wilderness. Several small campsites are near the shore; the lake is a popular short backpack destination and a base for exploring the wilderness to the north, west, and south. Bog blueberries ripen in abundance here in late August/early September. | |
− | + | [[East Crater (Indian Heaven)|East Crater]] can be seen to the south. It is a short scramble up to the rim. In 2017, a small wildfire began at [[East Crater (Indian Heaven)|East Crater]] and reached the shore of the lake. | |
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=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
+ | * [http://www.oregonhiking.com/oregon-adventures/100-hikes-in-northwest-oregon-and-southwest-washington/southwest-washington-hikes/junction-lake-hike Junction Lake (Oregon Adventures)] | ||
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=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
− | [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) | + | * [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) |
+ | * [[User:bobcat|bobcat]] |
Revision as of 16:03, 18 July 2018
- Hikes containing this destination:
- Junction Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Acker Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.00466, -121.7864
- Elevation: 4730 feet
Description
Junction Lake is centrally located in the Indian Heaven Wilderness. Several small campsites are near the shore; the lake is a popular short backpack destination and a base for exploring the wilderness to the north, west, and south. Bog blueberries ripen in abundance here in late August/early September.
East Crater can be seen to the south. It is a short scramble up to the rim. In 2017, a small wildfire began at East Crater and reached the shore of the lake.
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