Six Lakes Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 24.9 miles from La Pine, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
2,134 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Six Lakes Trail

Elevation

The Six Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,118 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,948 ft. and an elevation range of 170 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi4,948 ft5,118 ft170 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
24 min14.4173 ft3 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
21 min0.23 ft173 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Six Lakes Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Substitute Point, OR
  2. North Topo Map: South Sister, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Broken Top, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Packsaddle Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Elk Lake, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Bachelor, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Irish Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Crane Prairie Reservoir, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Round Mountain, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Six Lakes Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,134 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Six Lakes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 24 minutes in one direction and in 21 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.