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Maiden Lake Trail

Mapped as Maiden Lake Trail #3841

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Crescent, OR

6.2 mi10 kmRound trip

≈1,558 ft≈475 mElevation gain

6,486 ft1,977 mHigh point

3 hr 33 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Maiden Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.1 mi (5.0 km) to Maiden Lake, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.0 mi (3.3 km) on FR 4660, FR 4664 and FR 4664-100

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Maiden Lake (#3841)

Trailhead: Maiden Lake Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 4664-100, near Crescent, OR

Coordinates: 43.60304, -121.91333

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Overview

Maiden Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.2 mi / 10 km near Crescent, OR. Expect about 1,558 ft / 475 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,486 ft / 1,977 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 33 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 4,957 ft / 1,511 m · high 6,467 ft / 1,971 m

Nearby

Lower Rosary LakeLake · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Skyline Bike Trail #4383Hiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
PCT - Oregon Section EHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Maiden PeakPeak · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Maiden Peak Trail #3861Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Upper Marilyn LakeLake · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Gold LakeLake · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Odell LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.