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Carl Lake

Sisters Oregon Hikes

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Carl Lake - Sisters Oregon Hikes

A day hike or overnight backpack to a scenic mountain lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Permit required for day and overnight hikes; self issue at trailhead.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Sisters
Length: 8.2 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: Backpack or day hike
Season: Best summer and fall
Trailhead Elevation: 4,540 feet
Top Elevation: 5,500 feet
Local Contacts: Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest
Local Maps: USGS Marion Lake, Candle Creek; Mount Jefferson Wilderness Geo-Graphics; Deschutes National Forest
Topo Map: Carl Lake Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Richard

Rating:

Date of Trip: 1/22/2008

Interesting trail through burned out terrain to two mountain lakes. Most…

Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 43. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

  2. Thursday
    Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 66. Light wind becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

  3. Thursday Night
    Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 30 to 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

  4. Friday
    Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 71. Light wind.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades

by Bruce Grubbs (Falcon Publishing)

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