Wildhorse Lake Trail

Hiking trail · High Desert / Southeast · Trailhead near Burns, OR

2.4 mi3.9 kmRound trip

≈1,096 ft≈334 mElevation gain

9,541 ft2,908 mHigh point

1 hr 50 minEstimated time

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

1.2 mi (1.9 km) to Wildhorse Lake

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Wildhorse Lake Trail

Trailhead: Wildhorse Lake Trailhead

Near Burns, OR

Coordinates: 42.64135, -118.58002

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Overview

Wildhorse Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.9 km near Burns, OR. Expect about 1,096 ft / 334 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,541 ft / 2,908 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 50 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 8,432 ft / 2,570 m · high 9,528 ft / 2,904 m

Nearby

Steens MountainPeak · 0.4 mi / 0.7 km
Wildhorse LakeLake · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Little Wildhorse LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Big Indian Headwall TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
East Rim OverlookViewpoint · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Devine RockPeak · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Big Alvord Creek FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Upper Cottonwood Creek FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.