Custom Search     Papoose Lake     Is it faster to hike from Hobo Gulch to Papoose Lake going up the Backbone Creek to Russells Cabin Site and then cross country to Papoose? Says Jim The Tanners Peak Trail is a perfect hiking trail near Papoose Lake; Hobo Gulch Campground is a perfect campground nearby. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Klamath Mountains has to offer. If the weather is good here at Papoose Lake, you can go for a hike along the Deacon Lee     Trail. Ripstein Campground is a fine local campground, and Weaverville Joss House State Park is a wonderful place to stretch your legs a bit.   - Ken Hallock          Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast