3.5 mi from the trailheadShadow Bay
Campground · Oregon
21.1 mi out & back · 2,670 ft gain · 5,887 ft high point · Very hard
From Koch Mountain Trailhead via Koch Mountain, the Jim Weaver Loop, and Salmon Lakes (4.2 mi)
In Willamette National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
This trail accesses Waldo Lake via multiple routes from Koch Mountain Trailhead in Willamette National Forest. The 21.1-mile out and back passes four lakes along the route with a 2,670-foot climb.
2,670 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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