Gold Lake Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 15.3 miles from Sisters, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
1,075 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Gold Lake Trail

Elevation

The Gold Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,637 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,552 ft. and an elevation range of 85 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi6,552 ft6,637 ft85 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
11 min7.185 ft16 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
10 min1.316 ft85 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 Gold Lake 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: Blair Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Waldo Mountain, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Irish Mountain, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Mount David Douglas, OR
  5. Topo Map: Waldo Lake, OR
  6. East Topo Map: The Twins, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Diamond Peak, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Willamette Pass, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Odell Lake, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Gold Lake Trail #3677.

What is the length of the Gold Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,075 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Gold Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 11 minutes in one direction and in 10 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.