Oregon · Hiking

Withers Lake Loop Trail

2.0 mi
loop
348 ft
climb
6,531 ft
high point
Loop
route

Is Withers Lake Loop Trail 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.

Withers Lake Loop Trail is a 2-mile loop hike in Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, within the Paisley Ranger District. The trail is an easy outing with a total climb of 348 feet and a descent of 344 feet over the course of the loop. It sits at about 6,200 feet, with a high point around 6,530 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early in the hike. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. It stays within the Forest Service's boundaries, and the agency lists no horse or bike access on it. The open season runs from June 1 to October 31, and the hike takes about an hour to complete. Slide Lake Trail lies about 1.6 miles away, and the Hanan-Bear Creek Intertie and Hanan Trail are within about 5 miles. For an overnight base, Marster Spring campground is roughly 6 miles off.

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