Red Lake Tr719 to Lodgepole Tr706
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Overall: 5
Aerobic: 7
Technical: 5
Steepness: 6
Flow: 6
Singletrack: 100%
The Clackamas Oregon Red Lake Trail to Lodgepole Tr706 are two moderate trails which cover the very popular Lake Olallie interlake backcountry.
The 2020 Lionshead Fire damaged these trails. See the NF Site for closures.
As always, it is best to call the local Ranger District for trail conditions and other restrictions prior to riding, as the NF website may not contain trip-specific details.
Type
OAB
Length
Avg: 21mi
Ascent
Moderate
Elevation Change
TH:4900'
Avg Ascent:4000'
Ascent Incline
8%
Duration
Avg: 3hr
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From the FR320 TH, Red Lake Tr719 ascends 1000' in the first mile (to Red Lake). Intermediate riders may instead wish to start the ride from Triangle or Si Lake.
Additional terrain can be found on Rhododendron Rdg Tr564.
The ride starts at Red Lake Tr719, with Fish Lake Tr717 as a side spur to Si lake.
Many, many, many lakes in this area, so there are likely many unmarked trails to be explored, however please respect any wilderness area bike restrictions and not ride if it is posted as prohibited.
The forest service has increased the biking wilderness restriction postings the past few years. As always, no PCT biking.
Mosquitoes are ferocious in this area until August. Feel free to try the natural repellents, and avoid drinking carbonated drinks prior to riding, but Deet 100 may be the only protection from 'the swarm'.
Directions: I-205S to SR224E through Estacada and through the Clackamas river valley. At the end of SR224, turn onto FR46 then to FR4690 then to FR4220. Go to the Lodgepole TH or Olallie Lake. View Larger Map. No Map?.
OAB Directions
olallie lake tour
- TH: Ride Red Lake Tr719 from Olallie Lake past Timber Lakes Tr733, crossing Pacific Crest Tr2000-F at 1.3mi and pass Twin Peaks on the way to the Lodgepole Tr706 intersection.
- 2.4mi: Optional. Pass the Lodgepole Tr706 intersection on the right, ride past Fork, Sheep, Wall and Averil Lakes, with multiple creek crossings, to Red Lake at 4.1mi, then backtrack to Lodgepole Tr706.
- 5.9mi: Go left onto Lodgepole Tr706, cross several streams, then pass Middle Lake on the right.
- 7.2mi: Go Left onto Fish Lake Tr717, then descend steeply to Fish Lake, under the powerlines and on to Si Lake.
- 9.1mi: Turn around at Si Lake and ascend 2mi of steep terrain back to Lodgepole Tr706.
- 11.1mi: Go left onto Lodgepole Tr706 and enjoy the gradual descent through Cornpatch Meadows, to Triangle Lake. Triangle Lake has an equestrian camp so watch for horses and trail damage.
- 14mi: Turn around at Triangle Lake and ride back to Red Lake Tr719.
- 18.3mi: Go left onto Red Lake Tr719 and return to the TH.
Trail Index
This Ride
Fish Lake Trail 717, Lodgepole Trail 706, Red Lake Trail 719
Hiking
Double Peaks Trail 735, Gibson Lake Trail 708, Horseshoe Saddle Trail 712, Monon Lake Trail 729, Olallie Lake Trail 731, Pacific Crest Trail 2000-F, Russ Lake Trail 716, Timber Lake Trail 733
Campgrounds
Breitenbush Campground, Camp Ten Campground, Paul Dennis Campground, Horseshoe Lake Campground, Peninsula Campground, Tower Lake Campground, Triangle Lake Equestrian Campground
Trail Rankings
Ranking consistently applied to all of the listed trails.
- Overall Rating: Ride quality and challenge
- Aerobic: Ascent challenge
- Technical Difficulty: Terrain challenge
- Steepness: Average incline
- Flow: Uninterrupted riding
- Elevation Change: Total elevation gain
- Ride Difficulty: Terrain challenge
