Maidu Lake
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Maidu Lake
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
2 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
2 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The Maidu Lake Trail heads west, from Miller Lake, for 4.5 miles to Maidu Lake within Mt. Thielsen Wilderness.
Location: Winema National Forest, In Winema National Forest, 12 mi. N of Crater Lake National Park.
- States: Oregon
- Counties: Klamath
Maidu Lake Trail crosses the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 on its way to the lake. This is a great access trail for both the Pacific Crest Trail and Mt. Thielsen Wilderness.
Maidu Lake Trail crosses a forested mountain pass north of Mt. Thielsen to Maidu Lake, the source of the North Umpqua River. For a shorter hike from the same trailhead, try the 5-mile path around Miller Lake. Be prepared for mosquitoes in June-July.
The trail begins at Miller Lake near Digit Point Campground. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding
Accessibility Information
No text provided.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
Public Contact
Larry HillsWinema National Forest
HC 10, Box 337
Lakeview, OR 97630
[email protected] • (541) 947-6275
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 6450
- Elevation (high): 7200
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Soil
- Tread Width (average): 36"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 4
- Tread Grade (maximum): 12
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Oct 4, 1979