Six Lakes Trail #3597
This trail provides access to six beautiful lakes and many campsites. This is scenic route and takes the hiker through magnificent alpine old growth forests. After passing Lower Eddeeleo Lake the trail begins to climb to Waldo Lake.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Mosquito populations are very thick after snowmelt. Be sure to camp 200 feet or more from the shoreline.
Close to:
- North Waldo Campground
- North Waldo Day Use Area
- Islet Campground
- Shadow Bay Campground
- Waldo Mountain Lookout
- Pacific Crest Trail
Map Location:
T.20 & 21 S., R.5 ½ & 6 E., W.M., Sections 23, 26 & 36; 2, & 1; 7
Free, self-issued wilderness permit.
Quinn Lakes and Long Lake - requires treatment
Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
The Six Lakes Trail may be accessed from the Wahanna Trail #3583 from the Waldo Lake Trail #3590.
Access from:
- Erma Bell Trailhead (fee site)
- North Waldo Boating and Picnic Site (Fee site)
Directions
Travel east on Highway 58 from the Middle Fork Ranger District office to the traffic signal in Oakridge. Turn left at the traffic light, proceed over the overpass and turn right at the next intersection. Travel through Oakridge to Forest Road 24 (Salmon Creek Road) and continue for approximately 11 miles to Forest Road 2417. Turn left and follow Forest Road 2417 for 11 miles to Forest Road 254. Proceed on Forest Road 254 0.25 miles to the Winchester Lake Trail #3594 east about 1 mile to the Winchester Ridge Trail #3596. Turn left (north) and proceed about 0.25 miles to the Blair Lake Trail #3553. Turn right (east) and hike about 1.5 miles to the junction with the Six Lakes Trail.
