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Hike the lava – High Lakes Trail loop from Aspen Point Campground

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Klamath County

Hike the lava – High Lakes Trail loop from Aspen Point Campground

Hard

3.3

(15)

runners

Hike the lava – High Lakes Trail loop from Aspen Point Campground

03:17

25.8km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Fremont-Winema National Forest

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

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8.67 km

PCT Lake of the Woods Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

8.67 km

Hike the lava

Highlight • Trail

The volcanic history of this area is visible and you might feel it too: ancient volcanic rock is hard on your shoes. But the views are stunning!

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17.8 km

Lava path & view of Mount McLoughlin

Highlight • Trail

While you hike through black fields of lava rock that came out of Brown Mountain and stroll over the reddish trail, look up to see majestic Mount McLoughlin, the southernmost solitary volcano in Oregon. There are trails leading up to the summit, if you are ambitious.

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19.3 km

High Lakes Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The High Lakes Trail is a great trail through the Fremont-Winema National Forest. It is well graded and has a smooth gravel surface. From different points in the path, there are great views of Mount McLoughlin and the surrounding mountains.

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25.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

12.3 km

434 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

434 m

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Hike the lava – High Lakes Trail loop from Aspen Point Campground

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25.8km

470m

Hike the lava – High Lakes Trail loop from Aspen Point Campground

PCT Lake of the Woods Trailhead

Hike the lava

Lava path & view of Mount McLoughlin

High Lakes Trail

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