Junction Lake
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes containing this destination:
- Junction Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Junction Lake-Bear Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Thomas Lake-Junction Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Acker Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Indian Heaven Lakes Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Cultus Creek to Junction Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.00466, -121.7864
- Elevation: 4730 feet
Description
Junction Lake is centrally located in the Indian Heaven Wilderness. Several small campsites are near the shore; the lake is a popular short backpack destination and a base for exploring the wilderness to the north, west, and south. Bog blueberries ripen in abundance here in late August/early September.
East Crater can be seen to the south. It is a short scramble up to the rim. In 2017, a small wildfire began at East Crater and reached the shore of the lake.
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