Windy Lakes Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 26.1 miles from Oakridge, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
9,776 Steps 1  (4.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Windy Lakes Trail

Elevation

The Windy Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,227 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,577 ft. and an elevation range of 650 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.6 mi5,577 ft6,227 ft650 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.6 hrs0.810 ft620 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.7 hrs51.7620 ft10 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 Windy 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: Diamond Peak, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Willamette Pass, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Odell Lake, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Emigrant Butte, OR
  5. Topo Map: Cowhorn Mountain, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Crescent Lake, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lemolo Lake, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Tolo Mountain, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Burn Butte, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Windy Lakes Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) or 9,776 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Windy Lakes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours in one direction and in 1.7 hours 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.