Lake Mountain/Bigelow Lakes Trail

Hiking trail · Rogue / Siskiyou

2.2 mi3.6 kmRound trip

≈633 ft≈193 mElevation gain

6,319 ft1,926 mHigh point

1 hr 30 minEstimated time

Moderate1.1 mi / 1.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.9 mi (3.0 km) on FR 4611-070

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: National Park Service, Lake Mountain/Bigelow Lakes Trail

Trailhead: Mt. Elijah / Bigelow Lakes Trailhead

Coordinates: 42.09401, -123.37301

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Overview

Lake Mountain/Bigelow Lakes Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.6 km in Rogue / Siskiyou. Expect about 633 ft / 193 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,319 ft / 1,926 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 30 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 5,715 ft / 1,742 m · high 6,296 ft / 1,919 m

Nearby

Lake MountainPeak · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Mount Elijah TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Mount ElijahPeak · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Limestone TrailHiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Big Tree TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
Cliff Nature TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
Cave Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Elk Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: National Park Service.