Upper Lake, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon

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     Upper Lake is one of the lakes here in the Central Cascade Range. And if that's not enough there's a heap more entertaining stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. If you came to camp Lemiti Campground is a perfect site to do that, and the slopes of Hoodoo are so inviting noone can resist. The Fish Lake Trail offers hiking at its best, and camping at Trout Lake Campground is always a magnificent experience.
Lots of rainfall falls at Upper Lake; the month
 
   of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is when it's the driest. Through the summer months here at Upper Lake, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the winter highs are frequently in the 40's, and overnight lows at Upper Lake all through the wintertime typically sink into the 30's. Man, is there heaps of enjoyable stuff to do right next door to Upper Lake. Hiking is a  
               popular thing to do around Upper Lake; Cub Creek Trail is a pleasant local trail, and Cigar Lake is a nearby lake that you could visit.
This lake is so wonderful. There are some great whitewater spots on Collawash River, and why not take a refreshing hike along the South Breitenbush Trail. This lake is so wonderful. The top of Double Peaks is easily seen from Upper Lake. If you get bored of Upper Lake, you could also stop at nearby Ring Lake, and after a long day outdoors Lodge at Suttle Lake is a great location to spend a night or two.
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. If you come at the right time of year, Marion Creek offers some great whitewater, and visit nearby Cornpatch Meadow.

 
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
23 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...

Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
25 miles away
At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...

Current weather conditions at Upper Lake, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon
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Local climate location: THREE LYNX 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.79639
Longitude: -121.8131

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These outdoors activities are available near Upper Lake.
 Hotels Near Upper Lake:
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters, 23 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp, 25 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches, 29 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches, 29 miles away
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters, 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Upper Lake:
Lemiti Campground, Clackamas County, 5 miles away
Trout Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away
Wizard Falls Campground, Jefferson County, 18 miles away
Cold Springs Resort, Camp Sherman, 19 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Upper Lake:
Cub Creek Trail, Marion County, 2 miles away
      5.1 hiking miles, 1750 feet elevation difference
Fish Lake Trail, Marion County, 3 miles away
       5.4 hiking miles, 682 feet elevation difference
South Breitenbush Trail, Marion County, 4 miles away
       11 hiking miles, 2991 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Upper Lake:
Hoodoo, Oregon, 19 miles away
      1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon, 25 miles away
      1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon, 25 miles away
      3590 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Upper Lake:
Marion Creek, Linn CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls)
Collawash River, Marion CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5)
Clackamas River, Clackamas CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River)
 Lakes Near Upper Lake:
Cigar Lake, Jefferson CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Ring Lake, Marion CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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