Green Lakes - Member Hike

Hike Name: Green Lakes
Country: United States
State: Oregon
Nearby Town: Bend
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: Driving Directions to trailhead from Bend:
Travel Time: 45 minutes
Heading out of Bend on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway you will pass the large sign seen to the right. From this sign you will follow Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for 23.5 miles to the trailhead on your right. Although this is a very popular trailhead the turn into it is unmarked. You will reach it 0.6 mile after passing the well marked Sparks Lake Recreation Area.
Total Hike Distance: 5.60 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Trail Head
Trails Used: Easy to follow trails.
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Rivers, Lakes
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: Green Lakes Trail
Best Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: This is once again a very popular place for hikers. Bring your dog but keep them on a leash. On this hike you will encounter plenty of waterfalls, lava, and wildflowers as it gradually climbs alongside Fall Creek. You will come to your first lake after about 4.5 miles, but continue your hike around all of the lakes for another 3 miles. During the summer months this trail can be crowded. You can always chose to do as little or as much as you want. I have had friends that have stayed over night just to really take in the beauty. Leave the trails better than you found them!

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Hiker:

CarleyLouWho


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