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| | We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Six Lakes Trail in Deschutes County, Oregon is just what you need. You'll have to go far from Bend to get to Six Lakes Trail, but if you're looking for a fine site to go backpacking, this is a fine pick. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is something that is always fun to do. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day walk, so it's a magnificent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. There are wilderness trails all over Oregon; one of them being Six Lakes Trail in Deschutes County. If you |
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are in Oregon during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The high level of rainfall makes Six
| | Lakes Trail a rather wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Six Lakes Trail generally tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 40's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Six Lakes Trail dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This backcountry trail has a total elevation | |
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difference of 1,189 feet which is about average. With its 16.6 miles of walking distance; it's a long hiking trail. This backcountry hiking trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking
trail for advanced walkers looking for an excellent challenge. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is just one of a large number of wilderness
hiking trails in this area. There are numerous wilderness trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a backcountry walk. Hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is a great way to explore these highlands. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backpacking
it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back.
Briefly about the general area: East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a nice campground nearby, and do put some time aside to spend at Elk Lake Springs while you're here at Six Lakes Trail. There's whitewater on
Deschutes River for all you adrenaline junkies, and hey, Sink Creek is a fine local stream. Yeah, come up here to the Central Cascade Range for a good time. All the outdoors cool stuff in the Central Cascade Range will keep you coming back over and over. Island Meadow is right
here at Six Lakes Trail, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Quinn Creek. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! Six Lakes Trail is unbeatable! Six Lakes Trail is a great place to visit for more than one day, Upper Campground is a great place to camp nearby,
and get your heart beating on the good whitewater of Squaw Creek. A tour to Wire Meadow invigorates the spirit, and Wright Spring is always fun to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.9056, Longitude -121.779 - - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.9553, Longitude -121.8022 - - Directions and Road Map

Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8.3 miles Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8.3 miles Total climbing distance = 4 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 16.6 miles Total climbing distance = 7.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 16.6 miles Total climbing distance = 7.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 1189 feet

Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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25 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
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25 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...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Six Lakes Trail, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Six Lakes Trail:
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Lucky Lake Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 254 feet elevation difference |
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Senoj Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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Corral Swamp Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 444 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Way, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 14.8 hiking miles, 1337 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 427 feet elevation difference |
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Island Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 704 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Six Lakes Trail:
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) |
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) |
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 25 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Six Lakes Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 25 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 26 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 26 miles away |
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