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Lake Creek Trail

Mapped as Lake Creek Trail #378

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Seneca, OR

7.7 mi12.4 kmRound trip

≈1,762 ft≈537 mElevation gain

7,461 ft2,274 mHigh point

4 hr 14 minEstimated time

Moderate3.9 mi / 6.2 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 (1.0 km) on FR 1600-924

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Lake Creek (#378)

Trailhead: Lake Creek Trailhead

On Forest Road 924, near Seneca, OR

Coordinates: 44.24442, -118.64787

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Overview

Lake Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.7 mi / 12.4 km near Seneca, OR. Expect about 1,762 ft / 537 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,461 ft / 2,274 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 14 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 5,738 ft / 1,749 m · high 7,451 ft / 2,271 m

Nearby

Mud Lake Trail #379Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Big Creek Trail #377Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Meadow Fork Trail #376Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Snowshoe Trail #380Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Murray CampgroundCampground · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Mud LakeLake · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Kimport RidgePeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Lake Creek Organization CampCampground · 2.5 mi / 4.1 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.