Bolan Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Rogue / Siskiyou · Trailhead near Cave Junction, OR

2.7 mi4.3 kmRound trip

≈728 ft≈222 mElevation gain

6,135 ft1,870 mHigh point

1 hr 44 minEstimated time

Moderate1.3 mi / 2.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.6 mi (0.9 km) on FR 4812-540

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bolan Lake (#1245)

Trailhead

Off Bolan Lake Campground Road, near Cave Junction, OR

Coordinates: 42.02364, -123.45851

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Overview

Bolan Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.7 mi / 4.3 km near Cave Junction, OR. Expect about 728 ft / 222 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,135 ft / 1,870 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 44 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,427 ft / 1,654 m · high 6,129 ft / 1,868 m

Nearby

Bolan MountainPeak · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Bolan LakeLake · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Althouse MountainPeak · 0.5 mi / 0.7 km
Kings Saddle TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.7 km
Whiskers PeakPeak · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Grizzly PeakPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Weston MountainPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Spees PeakPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.