Heading out backpacking with some of the guys for an overnight trip, We will be leaving tomorrow at about nine and driving east on highway 58 to waldo lake. Tonight I have been putting together some of my gear. It will be pretty cool to head out and rough it for the day at least. Â Suprisingly that short amount of time requires allot of gear just on its own. Â I was looking up some info about the lake and thought I would share it
LOCATION: Waldo Lake is a large natural lake, approximately 31 miles east of Oakridge and 70 miles from the Eugene, Springfield area. Waldo is located at an elevation of 5,414 feet in the Oregon Cascades.
ACCESS: To reach Waldo Lake from I-5, travel east on Highway 58 about 60 miles to the junction of Forest road 5897. Proceed north, eight miles to the south portion of the lake, or 14 miles to the northern reaches of the lake.
ACTIVITIES: Boating; canoeing, kayaking, and sailing are especially popular.
Mountain biking; there is a 21-mile loop around Waldo Lake offering access to isolated beaches and coves.
Hiking; there are over 150 miles of trail to explore. Many lead to small wilderness lakes, cascading streams, volcanic peak summits, and conifer groves.
Swimming is very popular in the clear, cold water. There are many sandy beaches that can be found for a secluded swim.
There are many undeveloped, dispersed camps, which dot the shoreline of Waldo Lake. These are accessed by boat or on foot.
Here is a map of the trails we will be on, Its not set in stone but most of the trails we will be on are on the west side of the lake.