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Revision as of 17:07, 31 October 2016
- Hikes to this location:
- Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wahtum Lake via Herman Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wahtum Lake via Pacific Crest Trail Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Hikes including this location:
- Chinidere Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Tomlike Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Indian Mountain Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.5817, -121.79457
- Elevation: 3723 feet
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Description
Wahtum Lake is fitting as the blue jewel at the headwaters of spectacular Eagle Creek. The lake sits amid ancient forests, high in a glacial cirque on the shoulder of Chinidere Mountain. Camping along the immediate shoreline is only allowed in a few designated areas, but there are many excellent campsites provided in marked spots away from the shoreline. The lake is visited by the Pacific Crest Trail, and is at the nexus of an extensive network of backcountry trails in the Columbia Gorge high country.
Among the many ways to hike to Wahtum Lake, there is also a way to drive to it using a network of paved forest roads. The roads are usually in good condition for regular passenger vehicles. Find driving directions at the Wahtum Lake Trailhead page.
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