McKenzie Ranger District
From McKenzie Bridge take Hwy. 126 26 miles east to the junction with
Hwy. 20, go right to the Hoodoo Ski Bowl and turn right again. Follow USFS
Rd. #2690 to the west end of Big Lake.
This trail begins at an elevation of 4,600 feet and ends in a loop at
the starting point. Vegetation in the area includes high elevation timber,
lodgepole pine, western hemlock, and alpine fir. Points of interest along
the trail include the Patjens Lakes and the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area.
Length: 5.6 miles (9 km)
Use: Heavy
Difficulty: Moderate, occasionally steep