Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
- Phone:
- 541-383-4000
Basics
- Length:
- 4 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4650 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4650 feet to 5300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 650 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June to Nov
Description
Horse Lake Trail provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000 (PCT), and several possible loops past pristine lakes and through old growth mountain hemlock forest. Mosquitoes are a bit hungry early in the summer.
The trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness Area shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day-use and overnight travel in the Wilderness from Memorial Day Weekend until Oct. 31. Permits are available at the trailhead.
Details
Length:
4 miles one-way
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4650
Elevation Range:
4650 feet to 5300
Elevation Change:
650
Usage:
Light
Season:
June to Nov
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Horse Lake Trail begins from Elk Lake Trailhead, located 33 miles west of Bend on Century Drive.
