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Fish Lake Trail #1570
Fish Lake Trail #1570 leads to Fish Lake, the largest and deepest lake in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Fishing and swimming are popular here.
This trail follows Fish Lake Creek through a mixed stand of trees, then gradually climbs to Beaver Swamp and enters the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. The trail continues past the junction with Beaver Swamp Trail #1569 before encountering Fish Lake. From there it follows the lake's northwest shore, where hikers can view Highrock Mountain and the many rock formations of Rocky Ridge. The trail then continues past the lake , following Highrock Creek through a birch and hardwood forest. The trail passes another junction with Lakes Trail #1578 just before it leaves the creek and enters scattered trees and large meadows typical of the high divide country. Finally, the trail terminates at the junction with the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470 with a last look at Highrock Meadows.
Trail elevation ranges from 5,600' at the highest point to 2,200' at the lowest. From mid fall through mid spring expect that the higher elevation portions of this trail will have snow cover.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Mid Spring - Mid Fall |
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply |
| Closest Towns: | Tiller, OR |
| Water: | Available for stock animals. Surface water should be treated. |
| Information Center: | Tiller Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- This trail takes the scenic route to Fish Lake. Hikers seeking a shorter route can take the Beaver Swamp Trail #1569.
- The Fish Lake Trail connects to numerous other trails providing great opprotunities for longer hikes.
- Parking is available for 6 to 8 vehicles.
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- This trail takes the scenic route to Fish Lake. Hikers seeking a shorter route can take the Beaver Swamp Trail #1569.
- The Fish Lake Trail connects to numerous other trails providing great opprotunities for longer hikes.
- Parking is available for 6 to 8 vehicles.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- This trail takes the scenic route to Fish Lake. Riders seeking a shorter route can take the Beaver Swamp Trail #1569.
- Parking is available for 6 to 8 vehicles, including horse trailers.
- Hitching rails, loading ramp, highline poles, and easy access to Fish Lake creek for stock watering provide great jump-off point to the wilderness.