Near Clover Creek Trail #3722
A meadow along the Clover Creek Trail.
Near Clover Creek Trail #3722
Clover Lake
Near Clover Creek Trail #3722
Signs at junction of the Clover Creek and Mountain Lakes Trails.
Near Clover Creek Trail #3722
Looking downhill at the signed junction of the Clover Creek Cut-off Trail (white arrow) and the Clover Creek Trail (black arrow).
Near Clover Creek Trail #3722
The Clover Creek Trail just before it reaches Clover Creek.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Clover Creek Trail #3722

3.0 (1 Rating)
The shortest way to access the heart of Oregon's Mountain Lakes Wilderness.
3.2
mi
Distance
1,223
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
The usual wilderness area regulations and restrictions apply in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness. No permits are required, but please register at the trailhead. The Clover Creek Trail is usually closed--unless you ski or snowshoe--by snow from December to May.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.21mi
Distance
1,223ft
Elevation Gain
41ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,938ft
High Point
5,757ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Clover Creek Trail is 3.5 miles long. It begins at Clover Creek Trailhead, enters Mountain Lakes Wilderness, passes Clover Lake, and ends at the Mountain Lakes Loop Trail #3727 in the middle of the wilderness. Along the way, expect a steady climb through pleasant coniferous forests.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Downed Tree
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Mountain Lakes Loop

Hike Route

Mountain Lakes Loop

Commonly Backpacked
strenuous
14.39 mi
+3,094 ft
Aspen Butte

Hike Route

Aspen Butte

Commonly Backpacked
strenuous
12.6 mi
+2,780 ft
Brown Mountain Hike via Great Meadow

Hike Route

Brown Mountain Hike via Great Meadow

Lake
moderate
8.53 mi
+326 ft
Mount McLoughlin

Hike Route

Mount McLoughlin

Birding
strenuous
8.61 mi
+3,950 ft
Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section C - Highway 140 to Highway 138

Hike Route

Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section C - Highway 140 to Highway 138

Lake
extreme
73.07 mi
+8,204 ft
Fish Lake to Brown Mountain Shelter

Hike Route

Fish Lake to Brown Mountain Shelter

Lake
extreme
25.33 mi
+2,422 ft
Contributors
BK Hope