About
A high-elevation alpine lake tucked into the Elkhorn Mountains, reached by a steep backcountry trail through forest, meadows, and rocky basin terrain. The lake sits below Rock Creek Butte and is known for dramatic mountain scenery, lingering summer snowfields, and quiet landscape.
ACTIVITIES
Hiking
Hikes in the Elkhorns can be difficult and require skills and preparation. Summers can be hot and dry. Research your route to ensure a successful trip.
Details
Getting There
From Baker City, Oregon, travel north on Highway 30 for about 10 miles to Haines, Oregon; In Haines turn left (west) on Anthony Lakes Highway towards ski area for 1.7 miles to Pocahontas Road; Turn left on Pocahontas Road and go 0.2 miles to South Rock Creek Road; Turn right on South Rock Creek Road and go about 5 miles to the Forest Boundary (near end of pavement); South Rock Creek Road turns into Forest Road 5520 at the Forest Boundary so continue on Forest Road 5520 for about 2.7 miles to Eilerson Meadows; Continue on Forest Road 5520 at right road fork before Eilerson Meadows and go about 1.5 miles to Forest Road 250; Turn left off Forest Road 5520 onto Forest Road 250 and go 0.1 miles to trailhead.
Seasons
June through October
Cost of Admission
None.
other considerations
Forest Road 5520 is a narrow, rough graveled and dirt road suitable for high clearance four wheel drive vehicles. Forest Road 250 going into the trailhead is an out sloped, narrow road with limited turn-around and no trailer turn-arounds.