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Clear Lake loop

About this event

Three thousand years ago lava flows from the High Cascades dammed the McKenzie river, creating Clear Lake, the headwaters of the McKenzie. The loop around Clear Lake offers lots of variety, springs, lava crossings, old growth forests and a rustic resort with a café. Fall is beautiful here with scarlet leaves and turquoise water. We may stop at Sahalie and Koosah Falls for a short 1 mile hike on the way home.

Difficulty: Easy

Pace: Moderate

Hiking Distance: 5.4 miles RT

Elevation Gain: 200 feet

Driving Distance: 180 miles RT

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Date

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Trip Leader(s)

Rebecca M Sexton

Registration Info

Registration is not available online - contact the event coordinator

The Trip Leader is the event coordinator. The Trip Leader has the final say over who may participate in the event.

Hiking Trip Ratings:
EASY: Maximum of 5 miles round trip, elevation gain less than 1000 feet
MEDIUM: 6-10 miles round trip, elevation gain 1000-2000 feet
HARD: Long, difficult, and strenuous

To reimburse drivers for vehicle operation costs, the suggested donation by passengers is $0.10 per mile per person to the driver.