Lower Empire Lake – Upper Empire Lake loop from Southwestern Oregon Community College - Coos

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Coos County

Coos Bay

Lower Empire Lake – Upper Empire Lake loop from Southwestern Oregon Community College - Coos

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Lower Empire Lake – Upper Empire Lake loop from Southwestern Oregon Community College - Coos

00:38

2.52km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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245 m

Lower Empire Lake

Highlight • Lake

In any city, Empire Lakes would be a treasure, and Coos Bay is fortunate to call it home. With a diverse population of fish and abundant birdlife, these lakes, complete …

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1.41 km

Lower Empire Lake

Highlight • Lake

In any city, Empire Lakes would be a treasure, and Coos Bay is fortunate to call it home. With a diverse population of fish and abundant birdlife, these lakes, complete …

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2.19 km

Offering an effortless opportunity to reel in a satisfying catch for dinner. The Upper Empire Lake is regularly stocked with hatchery rainbow trout, creating ideal conditions for fishing from late winter to spring, with various fish species present year-round.

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2.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation