Mt. McLoughlin rises like an Egyptian pyramid above the driftwood-jammed shores of Fourmile Lake.  Although the Sky Lakes Wilderness surrounds this mountain, surprisingly few other lakes in the area offer views of it. The next best view is a glimpse from cute, swimmable little Badger Lake. Catch both of these vistas on an easy, nearly level walk from the Fourmile Campground. Or continue past a wildflower meadow to skinny Long Lake.  Or tackle a 14-mile loop hike that uses the Pacific Crest Trail to complete a grand circuit around Fourmile Lake.  Maximum group size is eight people and 12 animals.

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If you hate to backtrack, consider . . .

Other Hiking Options

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This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes: Southern Oregon