Cabot Lake Trail

From the Cabot Lake Trailhead, the trail climbs westward past Cabot Lake toward the crest of the Cascades near Carl Lake. The trail then turns northward parallel to the crest. There are junctions with the Jefferson Lake Trail #4001 and the Shirley Lake Trail #4003.

The trail leaves the Deschutes National Forest where it crosses Jefferson Creek and enters the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

The trail also enters the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required. See "Permit Info" below for more details.

At a Glance

Permit Info:	There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness from this trailhead. Overnight Use Central Cascades Wilderness Permit between June 15 and October 15. Day Use Free, self-issue Wilderness Permit (available at the trailhead) between June 15 and October 15. Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.
Restrictions:	Wilderness restrictions apply in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Pamelia Lake – No camping within 100 feet of high-water mark of lake or any other water source Campfires are prohibited above 5,700 feet and within these lake basins: Marion Lake Ann Lake Table Lake Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water Pack in / Pack out! “Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging, or gathering vegetation or other forest items (e.g. rocks, artifacts, etc.) Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water
Closest Towns:	Sisters, Oregon
Passes:	No recreation pass required.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Sisters Ranger District 201 N. Pine Street PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-7700

General Information

Directions:

From Sisters, OR follow Highway 20 northwest for about 12 miles, then take Forest Road 12 north to Forest Road 1230 (near Jack Creek). Cabot Lake trailhead is at the end of Forest Road #1230.