Ice Lake from the slopes of the Matterhorn (bobcat)

Granite cove on Ice Lake (bobcat)

• Hikes to this destination:
  • Ice Lake Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
• Hikes including this destination:
  • Matterhorn Add-on Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 45.22957, -117.27339
• Elevation: 7849 feet

Description

Ice Lake is nestled in a beautiful high cirque below the Matterhorn. There are campsites near the creek outlet and also on a narrow peninsula that juts into the lake. The lake is encircled by high ridges on three sides: Craig Mountain to the south, the Matterhorn to the west, and the Hurwal Divide to the north. At the west end of the lake is a swampy meadow. The south side has more wetland and also a rockfall of large granite boulders: this is the best spot to enter deeper water for a swim. The trail to the Matterhorn runs along the north shore of the lake. Brook trout are easily fished from the lake.

More Links

• Ice Lake Backpacking and Fishing - Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon (Loomis Adventures)

Contributors

• bobcat (creator)