Hunts Creek Trail #3440 - Hunts Cove This trail lends itself to a loop hike from Pamelia Lake Trailhead and is one of the most popular backpacking trips in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness offering views of Mount Jefferson, panoramic views of …

Get to know this 11.9-mile out-and-back trail near Idanha, Oregon. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

The trail from Pamelia Lake to Hunts Lake was overgrown and standard PNW forest. Hunts Lake to Shale Lake is a must, the meadows and views of Jefferson were outstanding. Flowers seemed to be just hitting peak in the upper meadows.

The popular trail to Pamelia Lake has something for everyone: an easy creekside forest stroll for the novice hiker, a lake with a mountain reflection for the meditative, and an optional, strenuous viewpoint climb for the go-getters.

Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required between June 15 and October 15 for both day and overnight use at this trailhead. Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777. Water from streams should be filtered.

Pamelia Lake or Hunts Cove Limited Entry Permits in the Detroit Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest must be obtained on line at www.recreation.gov or by calling the Reservation Line at 1-877-444-6777.

Climb back to the trail to Pamelia Lake by following a small trail that crosses the outflow of Hank's Lake. Once you reach the main trail again, it is an easy 3 miles to Pamelia Lake and another 2.3 to the trailhead. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Have you done this adventure?

Whichever route you choose, be sure to find your way into Hunts Cove. This is a spectacular area of two lakes and wildflowers and wonderful vistas. After your visit, just return to the Pamelia Lake trail and follow it downhill to Pamelia Lake. You will need to …

The Hunts Cove Loop is one of the most popular backpacking destinations within the Mt Jefferson Wilderness. And because of that, this area leading from the Pamelia Lake Trailhead was one of the first limited entry areas in Oregon.

Hiking along the Hunts Creek trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail offers stunning views of the Cascade Crest and Mt Jefferson. Cross-country travel skills are necessary to access the high lakes and mountain peaks.