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Windy Lakes Trail
In the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area, this trail begins at the west end of Crescent Lake. The trail ends at Windy Lakes, and crosses the Summit Lake Trail #45 located north of Windy Lakes.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | July 24, 2024 - This area is currently closed due to the Red Fire Area Emergency Closure. |
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| Restrictions: | Motorized use prohibited. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Mountain Biking
See additional information under Backpacking.
Day Hiking
See additional information under Backpacking.
Backpacking
Trail begins in a mature stand of lodgepole, then moves up into an open forest of mature mountain hemlock.
Horse Riding
See additional information under Backpacking.
Alerts & Warnings
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (September 12, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (September 12, 2024)
- Linton Creek Fire Emergency Closure (September 9, 2024)
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Aug. 27, 2024)
- Revised Wickiup Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 25, 2024)
- Public Use Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 (Effective July 22, 2024)
- Expanded Red Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 24, 2024)
- Round Mountain Fire Area Emergency Closure (July 19, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Maps
Location