MINK LAKE
Trail near Three Rivers, Oregon · Willamette National Forest
Hiking Horses
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 43.91762, -121.91652
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 4,764 to 5,346 ft
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Willamette National Forest
- Trail number
- 3526
- County
- Deschutes County, Oregon
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Frissell Crossing Campground 8.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Roaring River (Group) 8.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 6.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- PACIFIC CREST TRAIL - WIF2 8.8 mi long
- Snowshoe Lakes Trail #33 2.8 mi long
- LAKE SIDE 2.2 mi long
- Lakeside Trail 2.2 mi long
- Packsaddle Mountain Trail 3.0 mi long
- STARWANO 1.8 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is MINK LAKE?
- MINK LAKE is about 4.6 miles long, or about 9.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on MINK LAKE?
- About 1,322 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 4,764 and 5,346 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike MINK LAKE?
- Plan on about 4 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on MINK LAKE?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on MINK LAKE?
- MINK LAKE is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does MINK LAKE start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 43.91762, -121.91652. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.