By far the easiest route into the famous lake-dotted high country of the Sky Lakes Wilderness, this loop passes half a dozen pools in a nearly level, forested basin.  The drawbacks?  The area’s easy access draws crowds on summer weekends, mosquitoes are a nuisance from mid-July until late August, and the basin has few mountain views.  Maximum group size is eight people and 12 animals.

To find the trailhead, drive . . .

Other Hiking Options

Backpackers can continue north . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes: Southern Oregon