Difference between revisions of "Junction Lake"
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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. | 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. | + | [[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. |
=== 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)] | * [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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| − | [[User:bobcat|bobcat]] | + | === Contributors === |
| + | * [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) | ||
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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.
More Links