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Minto Lake Trail

Mapped as Minto Lake Trail #4006

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

7.5 mi12.1 kmRound trip

≈1,483 ft≈452 mElevation gain

5,341 ft1,628 mHigh point

4 hrEstimated time

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

3.8 mi (6.0 km) to Minto Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.7 mi (5.9 km) on FR 1235

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Minto Lake (#4006)

Trailhead: Bear Valley Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 1235, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.52000, -121.76420

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Overview

Minto Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.5 mi / 12.1 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,483 ft / 452 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,341 ft / 1,628 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr. 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 4,167 ft / 1,270 m · high 5,335 ft / 1,626 m

Nearby

Bear Valley LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Metolius-Windigo TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Canyon Creek Meadow Loop TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Minto Pass Trail #3437Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Wasco LakeLake · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Old Summit Trail #4014Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Two SpringsHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Rockpile Lake Trail #4005Hiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.