Oregon · Hiking

Lost Lake-South

Lost Lake-SouthPhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.4 mi
round trip
709 ft
climb
7,439 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lost Lake-South open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Lost Lake-South, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lost Lake-South is an easy out-and-back hike in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, about 1.4 miles long with a total elevation gain of 709 feet. The trail starts at about 7,433 feet and reaches a high point of 7,439 feet, so the climb is short and the route is compact, making it a quick addition to a day in the area. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to Forest Service records. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.25 miles in, with a grade of about 19 percent. The trip is estimated to take about an hour, and the trail is open year-round. Several other destinations sit within a short drive. Lost Lake is about a mile away, and the Lost Lake Trail #3958.2 and Obsidian Flow are each about 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Little Crater campground is about 2.1 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

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