Oregon · Hiking

Maiden Lake Nordic

Maiden Lake NordicPhoto: Šarūnas Burdulis from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.4 mi
round trip
801 ft
climb
6,519 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is MAIDEN LAKE NORDIC open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name MAIDEN LAKE NORDIC, 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 Nordic is a 4.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Crescent Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at about 6,030 feet and climbs to a high point of 6,519 feet, with a total gain of 801 feet over the round trip. The route is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 15 percent. The hike is rated easy, and the closest neighbor is Maiden Lake Trail #3841, just 0.1 mile away. Taits Loop Nordic, a cross-country ski route, and Taits Loop Bike sit about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Princess Creek Campground is about 1.9 miles away.

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