Golden Lake Trail
Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area), Deschutes County, OR
Out-and-back trail in Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area), Deschutes County, OR. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 75 ft (23 m)
- Est. Time
- 20 min
- High point
- 6,634 ft (2,022 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Campsite 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Campsite 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Golden Lake Trail
How long is Golden Lake Trail?
Golden Lake Trail is 1 mi (1.6 km) long. Most people take about 20 min. It climbs 75 ft (23 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,634 ft (2,022 m).
How hard is Golden Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Golden Lake Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Golden Lake Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Golden Lake Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (47% under trees).
Is Golden Lake Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Golden Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Golden Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Golden Lake Trail
- Golden Lake Old Trail Three Sisters Wilderness · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Park Meadow Trail #96A Three Sisters Wilderness · Hard · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Broken Top Northwest Ridge route Three Sisters Wilderness · Hard · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Broken Top Trail #10 Three Sisters Wilderness · Hard · 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
- Demaris Lake Trail Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- climber's trail Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Expert · 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Camp Lake Trail Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Hard · 9.7 mi (15.6 km)
- Green Lakes Trail #17 Three Sisters Wilderness · Hard · 7.8 mi (12.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap