Rock Creek Lake Trail
Oregon
Free — you'll pick up right here.
3.4 mi
Distance
3,517 ft
Gain
2h 28m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 15 h ago · oldest 15 h
problem: Agency alerts
7 active alerts in Whitman Ranger District; most severe: McCully Fire Closure
USFSPosted Oct 3 · checked 15 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 70°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather15 h ago
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Rock Creek Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,517 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,517 ft
- Highest point
- 7,873 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,854 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Rock Creek Lake Trail is a 6.8-mile out-and-back route in Oregon with 3,517 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 7,873 feet.
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