Lake Mountain Trail
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Josephine County, OR
Out-and-back trail in Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Josephine County, OR. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,220 ft (372 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 6,375 ft (1,943 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Mount Elijah 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lake Mountain Trail
How long is Lake Mountain Trail?
Lake Mountain Trail is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,220 ft (372 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,375 ft (1,943 m).
How hard is Lake Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lake Mountain Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Lake Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Lake Mountain Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
What can you do on Lake Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Lake Mountain 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 Lake Mountain Trail
- Mount Elijah Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Hard · 7 mi (11.2 km)
- Connecting Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Big Tree Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Cave Exit Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Cliff Nature Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Limestone Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Limestone Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Old Growth Trail Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
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