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Oregon
10.4 mi
Distance
1,706 ft
Gain
3h 49m
Time
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Why you'll love it
Santiam Lake
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Santiam Lake is a scenic out-and-back hike in the Oregon Cascades that rewards hikers with alpine lake views and subalpine forest scenery. This moderate trail climbs steadily through mixed conifer forest before reaching the pristine waters of Santiam Lake, offering excellent opportunities for photography and rest at the destination. The route provides a good balance of challenge and reward for mid-level hikers seeking mountain lake solitude.
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