Alta Lake [Suggest Edits]
Description
This is a long, narrow lake perched on a bench above the Middle Fork of Oregon's Rogue River. The reflections on the lake at sunrise and sunset are particularly beautiful, as is the view of the peaks around Devils Peak from the north end of the lake. This is an excellent destination for a long run (from the Seven Lakes Trailhead) or as an overnight backpacking destination (campsites are above the lake on Violet Hill) or as part of the Rogue Wolf Loop.
All-Day Run: The most direct access to Alta Lake is to start from the Seven Lakes Trailhead, take the Seven Lakes Trail #981, past Frog Lake, to the Alta Lake Trail #979.
Gem Type: Lake
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16.9
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27.1
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Sky Lakes Basin Loop
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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14.0
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22.5
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Devils Peak Loop Hike
Prospect, OR
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Prospect, OR |
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6.3
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10.2
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Seven Lakes Trail #981
Prospect, OR
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Prospect, OR |
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1.5
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2.4
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Lost Creek Way Trail
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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11.5
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18.6
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Cliff Lake: Eastern Approach
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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2.1
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3.4
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Snow Lakes Trail #3739
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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6.1
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9.8
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Sky Lakes Trail #3762
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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13.5
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21.8
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Blue Lake Basin Loop
Prospect, OR
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Prospect, OR |
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33.4
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53.8
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Sky Lakes Wilderness Traverse
Fort Kalmath, OR
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Fort Kalmath, OR |
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28.7
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46.1
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Rogue Wolf Loop
Prospect, OR
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Prospect, OR |
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