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Williams Lake Trail Mapped as Williams Lake Trail #3589
Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR
1.7 mi2.7 km Round trip
≈135 ft≈41 m Elevation gain
5,174 ft1,577 m High point
1 hr 1 min Estimated time
Easy Out and back to Williams Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
0.8 mi (1.3 km) to Williams Lake, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.0 mi (11.3 km) on FR 5898-514
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Williams Lake (#3589)
Trailhead: Erma Bell Trailhead
Off National Forest Development Road 5898-514, near Oakridge, OR
Coordinates: 43.81468, -122.03511
Overview Williams Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.7 mi / 2.7 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 135 ft / 41 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,174 ft / 1,577 m. Difficulty: Easy . At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 1 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 5,036 ft / 1,535 m · high 5,157 ft / 1,572 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use