Maxwell Lake Trail - Hiking trail near Lostine, Oregon, United States - Description
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| Name | Maxwell Lake Trail |
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| Summary | Spectacular views of North Minam Meadows and some of the lakes and peaks in the Minam and Lostine drainages |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total) | 8.0 miles / 12.9 km |
| Elevation Gain | 2,329 feet / 710 meters |
| Minimum Elevation | 5,400 feet / 1,646 meters |
| Maximum Elevation | 7,729 feet / 2,356 meters |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Woods |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. |
| Nearby Town | Lostine, Oregon, United States |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/recreation/trails-ec/1674_maxwell_lake_119.shtml |
| Permit Required | NW Forest Passes are required at Maxwell Lake Trailhead |
| Trail Map |
The trip to Maxwell Lake makes an excellent day hike. Stands of larch and fir give shade and relief from the open meadows. Climbing the ridge behind Maxwell Lake affords you spectacular views of North Minam Meadows and some of the lakes and peaks in the Minam and Lostine drainages. Fishing for eastern brook trout is a favorite pastime at Maxwell Lake. Catched Two Lake is also a favorite fishing spot. The lakes are surrounded with granite walls and fine outcroppings of pine trees along the lakeshores. Small side streams cross the trail but may dwindle to a trickle later in the season. Be sure to carry drinking water with you.
Take State Highway #82 to Lostine and go south on the Lostine River Road #8210. The trailhead is located in Shady Campground approximately 17 miles south of the junction with State Highway #82. The first 6 miles is paved and the last 11 miles is graveled.
| Latitude | 45.258545997 degrees / 45° 15.513' / 45° 15' 30.77" |
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| Longitude | -117.3831224442 degrees / -117° 22.987' / -117° 22' 59.24" |
| Created by Nick on 11/29/2007 |
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