Oregon · Hiking

Huxley Lake

2.2 mi
round trip
1,983 ft
climb
3,961 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Huxley Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Clackamas River Ranger District. It doesn't name Huxley Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Clackamas River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Huxley Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Clackamas River Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest, about 2.2 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 1,983 feet, about 983 feet one way. The trail climbs from a low point of about 2,968 feet to a high of about 3,961 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.9 miles, with a grade of about 30%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Government Camp show July and August highs around 69 to 70°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-30s and rain on 20 or more days. The Corral Springs Trail #507 starts just 0.1 mile away. Sunstrip campground is about 4.4 miles off, and paddlers can reach the Roaring River at about 3.1 miles and the North Fork Clackamas River at about 4.7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Huxley Lake

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 16.9 mi away at 3,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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