Oregon · Hiking

Maiden Lake

1.6 mi
round trip
535 ft
climb
5,367 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Maiden Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Maiden Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Maiden Lake is an easy hike of about 1.6 miles in the Crescent Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in central Oregon. The trail is an out-and-back with a total gain of about 535 feet, reaching a high point of 5,367 feet, and it is open year-round at the Maiden Lake Trailhead. The route starts at roughly 4,980 feet and climbs to its peak before returning to the trailhead. The steepest section comes early on, with a grade of about 13 percent at about 0.11 miles. The trail is on natural ground, and both horses and bikes are allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. At a nearby weather station, typical July and August highs reach the mid-70s with only about three wet days a month, while winter brings regular snow and highs in the mid-30s. Maiden Peak Summit lies about 2 miles away, and the Metolius-Windigo Trail is about 2.2 miles off. West Davis Lake and East Davis Campground are each about 3.1 miles away, and Odell Lake is about 4.6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Maiden Lake

    Best months: May–October. 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

      35° / 20°

      14 wet · 10 snow

    2. Feb

      38° / 21°

      13 wet · 9 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      46° / 28°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      55° / 34°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      63° / 38°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      73° / 44°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 42°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 30°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      41° / 26°

      14 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      15 wet · 10 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Odell Lake-East, OR, 4.5 mi away at 4,800 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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