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Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass Introduce

Nestled in the heart of Oregon's breathtaking landscape, the Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass offers an unparalleled outdoor experience for nature enthusiasts. This trailhead is a gateway to some of the most beautiful hiking and backpacking opportunities in the state, catering to both casual adventurers and seasoned trekkers. Known for its scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained trails, this location is a must-visit for anyone seeking to connect with nature.

The trailhead itself is a hub of activity, providing essential amenities for visitors. With ample parking spaces, vault toilets, and clear trail signs, it ensures that hikers are well-equipped for their journeys. The area is particularly famous for its network of lakes, offering a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels. Whether you're looking for a short hike or an extended backpacking trip, the Pacific Crest Trailhead has something for everyone.

  • Environment: Surrounded by lush forests and mountainous terrain, the trailhead offers a pristine environment perfect for hiking and camping. The area is known for its cooler temperatures, making it ideal for summer escapes or autumn foliage adventures.
  • Service Items: Visitors can enjoy access to parking, vault toilets, and informative trail signs. The trailhead also provides ample space for setting up base camps before embarking on longer hikes.
  • Characteristics: The trailhead is part of the larger Pacific Crest Trail system, offering a mix of challenging terrain and breathtaking views. It's a popular spot for both day trips and multi-day excursions.

Customers who have visited the Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass have left glowing reviews about their experiences:

  • "The trail was incredibly well-marked, making it easy to navigate even in winter conditions."
  • "This was a bucket list camping trip! The seclusion of the higher lakes made the experience unforgettable."
  • "The trailhead facilities were excellent, with plenty of parking and clean toilets."

For those looking to explore Oregon's natural beauty, the Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass is a fantastic choice. Whether you're hiking to one of the area's many lakes or simply enjoying the serene surroundings, this trailhead promises an unforgettable outdoor experience.

Location

OregonKlamath CountyCrescent LakeOregon 58

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OR-58, Crescent Lake, OR 97733, USA

Trapper Creek CampgroundTrapper Creek Campground

NF-5810

Princess Creek CampgroundPrincess Creek Campground

63095 Deschutes Market Rd

Hobo CampHobo Camp

HXCH+PM

Gold Lake CampgroundGold Lake Campground

NF-5897

Mount Ray TrailheadMount Ray Trailhead

Orem

Sunset CoveSunset Cove

H26P+XG

Waldo Lake Shadow Bay Willamette NFWaldo Lake Shadow Bay Willamette NF

Crescent

Crescent Lake CampgroundCrescent Lake Campground

Crescent

Simax Group CampgroundSimax Group Campground

Crescent Lake

Whitefish Horse CampWhitefish Horse Camp

NF-60

East Davis Lake CampgroundEast Davis Lake Campground

NF-850

Spring CampgroundSpring Campground

Crescent Lake

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Customer Reviews

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Cox Crew Reviews
Sep 06, 2020

Amazing trail with a good amount of shade. There are 4 lakes to hike around and the 4th lake is about 6.7 miles in from the parking lot. I backpacked in and camped which was so amazing and beautiful. The 1st and 2and lake had a good amount of people camping around them; but the further your willing to hike the more secluded it is. This was a bucket list camping trip and I cant wait to do it again! I was extremely impressed with all the little kids I saw on the trail as well.

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David Kennedy
Aug 20, 2020

The trailhead is awesome with its vault toilet, trail signs, information/warning signs and almost unlimited parking spaces. While you're parked check out trail. We hiked to the Rosary Lakes in August it was beautiful and well worth the 3.5 miles to the lakes. The trail was very well marked for winter use. This trailhead earned a 5 star rating from us.

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stephen smith
Oct 03, 2021

This a trailhead to a stretch of hiking with gradual hills, beautiful deep woods, and very nice trails. Lots of pine needles to walk on so very easy on the feet. We did not pass any streams on our walk. We did get to the rosary lakes and they were crystal clear and beautiful.

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Michael Shilling
Dec 22, 2020

Parking is a bit difficult to get to since you have to go through the ODOT highway maintenance facility, but the trail is nice. About 3 miles in is one of the lakes that has clear water and is absolutely beautiful. The trail isn't very difficult and is accessible to Nordic skiing in the winter.

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Carrie-Ann Kloss
Dec 07, 2018

Beautiful area but I got lost trying to find Moraine Lake for more than 2 hrs after ascending Climbers Trail from the Devil's Lake entrance and reaching the timberline. I was following a trail called Moraine Lake Trail to get to that lake but I ended up by the PCT 1 way then ended up towards the back entrance of the Three Sisters Wilderness the other way. They need to put signs marking actual landmarks, how far at each trail intersection in what direction. I enjoyed the scenery in the midst of frustration. I didn't have a regional book/field guide on me so I had to rely on strangers to reroute me. I eventually found the lake.

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