Mountain Lakes
Trailhead Mountain Lakes Trailhead Drive there
Clover Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No fee · season 06/25 to 09/30
Provides access to: Clover Creek Trail , the southern most entrance into Mountain Lakes Wilderness .
Clover Creek Trail is a classic hike that joins the Mountain Lakes Loop Trail at 4.3 miles. The Mountain Lakes Loop Trail continues in a loop around the middle of the Wilderness accessing multiple lakes.
Mountain Lakes Wilderness area surrounds a cluster of four overlapping shield volcanoes, the highest of which is 8,208 ft (2,502 m) Aspen Butte. Over 20 small lakes lie along the bottoms of several large large cirques carved by Ice Age glaciers near the summits of the volcanoes.
Located 45 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Clover Creek has no restrooms but there is ample (unpaved) parking for 6-8 cars and stock trailers as well as a turn-around area.
There is no potable water at the trailhead. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Maintenance services are provided from June 25th through September 30th
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fremont-winema/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3793438">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Mountain Lakes Wilderness.
Mountain Lakes Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No fee · season 06/25 to 09/30
Provides access to : Mountain Lakes Wilderness via Mountain Lakes Trail.
Located 50 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, this rustic trailhead has no restroom facilities and limited parking. Campgrounds can be found nearby at Lake of the Woods .
Horseback riders are advised to ride from Lake of the Woods on the connector trail to the trailhead. Hiking and riding opportunities include an 8.2 Mountain Lakes Loop Trail , which winds along the southern tip of the caldera and connects to three trails in the interior of the wilderness: Clover Creek travels 4.3 miles from the south, Mountain Lakes Trail travels 6.3 miles from the west, and Varney Creek Trail travels 4.4 miles from the North.
No potable water at the trailhead. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fremont-winema/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3793438">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Mountain Lakes Wilderness.
Varney Creek Trailhead 8.2 mi out and back · the Forest Service's write-up
No fee · season 06/25 to 09/30
Provides access to: Mountain Lakes Wilderness via Varney Creek Trail . From the Varney Creek trailhead you can choose an 8.2 mile out and back route or a 14.9 mile loop which connects with the Mountain Lakes Loop Trail . Mountain Lakes Loop Trail highlights Lake Como, Eb and Zeb Lakes, and Lake Harriet within the Wilderness. Fishing and swimming opportunities are plentiful at these mountain lakes.
The trailhead parking lot accommodates 10-12 cars and stock trailers with some turnaround space.
There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fremont-winema/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3793438">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Mountain Lakes Wilderness.