Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1
Trailheads Irish-Taylor Trailhead Drive there · Rosary Lakes Trailhead Drive there
Irish-Taylor Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Tucked away in stands of pine within the Cascades of Central Oregon, the Irish and Taylor Lakes area is lovely and often quieter than other, more easily accessible lakes on the forest. This area has hiking, dispersed camping, fishing, and water recreation opportunities. Mosquitoes are plentiful here - be prepared! Visitors will first pass Taylor Lake on the left and Irish Lake second, on the right.
This trailhead accesses the Pacific Crest Trail , which goes along the west shore of Irish Lake.
Please note: It's recommended that visitors only access this area using a 4x4 high clearance vehicles. FS Road 4636 leading to the lakes past Little Cultus Lake is extremely rough.
The Irish-Taylor Trailhead leads to the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required. See "Permit Info" below for more details.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/centraloregon/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5391781">Wilderness restrictions apply</a>. <ul><li><strong>Maps of areas where special restrictions apply:</strong> <ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5393945.jpg" target="_blank">Dog leash restrictions</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060067.pdf">Green Lakes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060068.pdf">Matthieu Lakes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060069.pdf">Moraine Lakes</a></li></ul></li><li>Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness</li><li>Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock</li><li>Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water</li><li>Pack in / Pack out!</li><li>“Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging, or gathering vegetation or other forest items (e.g. rocks, artifacts, etc.)</li><li>Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water</li></ul>
Rosary Lakes Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No fee
This trailhead features connections to the Pacific Crest Trail and numerous day hiking opportunities in a densely forested area.