June Lake
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this location:
- June Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.15187, -122.15819
- Elevation: 3140 feet
Description
June Lake was formed 2,000 years ago by a volcanic mudflow damming June Creek below a waterfall. The lake became further silted up by airborne debris from the 1980 eruption. A 40-foot waterfall plunges over a cliff at the far end of the lake. There are campsites near the lake, but make sure you pitch your tent more than 100 feet from the lake shore. The lake is located 1.2 miles up the June Lake Trail. You can climb above the lake and continue on to the Loowit Trail.
On the slopes above the lake, look for a natural curiosity- the inverted tree. It stands upright with its roots in the air. It must have fallen down from the cliffs above and pierced the ground like a javelin.
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