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Distance
12.41 miles
Elevation Gain
1470 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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McKenzie River National Recreational Trail: Clear Lake to Trail Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Blue River, Oregon.
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Hike around Clear Lake
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Mountain Bike the McKenzie River Trail
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Tamolitch Blue Pool
The hike out to Tamolitch Pool, or "Blue Pool," is 2 miles each way and follows the McKenzie River to a lava flow pool. Off Highway 126 14 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, turning into the Trailbridge Campground, drive right 1/3 of a mile to the trailhead. The trail is relatively flat, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy the lush Douglas Fir forest that winds you to the pool.
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Camp at Big Lake
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