Isherwood
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 256 ft
- climb
- 6,047 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Isherwood open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Isherwood is an easy, 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Sky Lakes Wilderness, within the Klamath Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon. The trail's modest elevation gain of 93 feet, along with its location inside designated wilderness, sets it apart as a short outing that fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding area. The route starts at about 6,022 feet and reaches a high point of 6,047 feet. It is a natural-surface trail that is not accessible, and it is open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 69°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 30s and frequent rain. Several other trails sit within a short distance, including South Rock Creek Trail and Snow Lakes, both about half a mile away, and Cold Spring Trail at about 0.9 miles. For camping, Fourmile Lake Campground lies roughly 8 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Sky Lakes Wilderness Adventures17 mi away
- The Fishin Hole Fly Shop32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Isherwood
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.
Jan
33° / 20°
18 wet
Feb
34° / 19°
17 wet
Mar
36° / 20°
18 wet
Apr
40° / 23°
16 wet
May
49° / 29°
12 wet
Jun
57° / 34°
7 wet
Jul
69° / 41°
4 wet
Aug
69° / 42°
4 wet
Sep
63° / 37°
6 wet
Oct
51° / 30°
10 wet
Nov
38° / 23°
16 wet
Dec
33° / 19°
18 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR, 22.4 mi away at 6,485 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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