Difference between revisions of "Lemei Rock"
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* [http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/trails/indexes/mta-index.shtml#INDIAN%20HEAVEN Forest Service web site] | * [http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/trails/indexes/mta-index.shtml#INDIAN%20HEAVEN Forest Service web site] | ||
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* [http://www.summitpost.org/route/156822/trail-33-indian-heaven-trail.html Brian Jenkin's SummitPost page] | * [http://www.summitpost.org/route/156822/trail-33-indian-heaven-trail.html Brian Jenkin's SummitPost page] | ||
Revision as of 06:39, 3 November 2006
Contents |
Info
- Trailhead(s): Cultus Lake Thomas Lake
- Distance: 4.6 miles out and back
- Elevation gain: 600 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: Late Spring? - Fall
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Crowded: No
Hike Description
At 5925 foot elevation Lemei Rock is the high point of the Indian Heaven Wilderness, towering 500 feet above the surrounding lake-filled high meadows. While it's a moderately difficult scramble to the summit itself, there are several buttes and lookouts around the crater formed at its base that boast magnificent vistas. On a clear day you will be treated to views up to six major Cascade Peaks, including a premiere front porch view of Mt Adams to the northeast. There are several day-hike approaches to the rock starting from various Indian Heaven trailheads.
The rock itself is all that remains of an ancient volcano and the crater is now Lake Wapiki. The violent history of the area is all but hidden from glorious expanses of huckleberry bushes that characterize the area. In mid Autumn they are a sea of reds and yellows.
Lemei is pronounced "Lem-ee-eye"
While there are several trailheads to start your trek to Lemei Rock, the most direct out-and-back trip would be the Lemei Trail (5.3 round trip/ 1900 elevation change) which starts at Forest Road 24, intersecting trail #102 and the Lake Wapiki Trail to the Indian Heaven Trail (#33), near Cultus Lake.
Fees, Regulations, etc.
None.