| |
|
| | There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Here in the nice state of Oregon backcountry hiking is so much fun. Oregon has plenty of nice hiking trails, and one of these is Island Lake Trail in Lane County. This is a one trailhead backcountry hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. This backpacking trail is a mid length backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an |
|
excellent great outdoors hiking trail for experienced trekkers in delightful shape. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Island Lake Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a nice place to go. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The time needed for this backcountry
| | hike is roughly 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Island Lake Trail being so secluded from the most adjacent town, backcountry hiking along this wilderness hiking trail is very amusing. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 1,361 feet which is an average number. All the water falling down from the sky makes Island Lake Trail a wet place; the month of December is the wettest | |
|
with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July. The pretty backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. With its 8.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length walk. This area does get very dry sometimes, so do check for
current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Island Lake Trail get into the 80's. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's, and
all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Island Lake Trail temperatures fall to the 20's. You spend the whole walk in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. This part of Oregon is always a diversion to go
to during trekking season.
Briefly about the general area:
Deer Creek is close to Island Lake Trail and is always a pleasure to pop by, and Island Lake Trail is a good place to visit for more than one day, Twin Springs Campground is a good place to camp nearby. Yep,
outdoors cool things to do are in fact abundant here at Island Lake Trail. Shelter Cove Resort is a great local campground, and Lillian Falls is a good local attraction.
And if that's not enough there's loads more fun stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Do schedule some
time to explore Klovdahl Bay in close proximity to Island Lake Trail if you have a chance; if you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Salt Creek. Hills Creek is a wonderful whitewater spot next to Island Lake Trail, and there's some flowing
water close by, Bechel Creek is a stream you can take a look at while you're here.
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Pengra Pass is a magnificent spot to spend some time at, and Pothole Meadow is a good place to stretch your legs a bit. Places like Riggs Meadow are splendid to explore, and Salt Creek Falls is a lovely location to go to while you're at Island Lake Trail.
|
|
Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.6329, Longitude -122.0523
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1361 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
|
29 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
|
| |
Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
|
40 miles away
Stay at this La Pine, Oregon hotel, a central location to five of the major recreational areas in Oregon including Crater Lake and the 14 lake Cascade Lakes. Welcome to the Best Western Newberry Sta...
|
|
User input for Island Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Island Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Island Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
| |
| |
 |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Island Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Island Lake Trail:
 |
Gold Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 493 feet elevation difference |
|
Mount Ray Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1058 feet elevation difference |
|
Waldo Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2265 feet elevation difference |
|
Fuji Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2523 feet elevation difference |
|
Yoran Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1201 feet elevation difference |
|
High Divide Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1321 feet elevation difference |
|
Maiden Peak Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 3274 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Whitewater Near Island Lake Trail:
 |
Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
|
Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
|
| | Hotels Near Island Lake Trail:
 |
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 29 miles away |
|
Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 40 miles away |
|
Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 45 miles away |
|
The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver
, 46 miles away |
|
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 47 miles away |
|
|
| |
|
|
45 miles away
