Near Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail
Near Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail
Near Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail
Near Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail
Near Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail

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Oval Lake + Palisade Point via Lookout Mountain/Divide Trail

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3
mi
Distance
647
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.01mi
Distance
647ft
Elevation Gain
1,077ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,519ft
High Point
5,532ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Palisade Point and Oval Lake are just east of Lookout Mountain. From the trail that connects Lookout Mountain to Palisade Point you'll gain excellent views and access to several backcountry camping sites. To reach Palisade Point, stay right when the Divide Trail descends down toward Oval Lake. From the top you will see Mount Hood, Mount Adams, the Badger Creek Wilderness below, and Eastern Oregon in the distance. Returning to the Fret Creek Trail junction, it is a short hike to Oval Lake. Continuing on the Fret Creek trail will lead you to Fifteen Mile Campground; alternately, you can take the Divide Trail back to Lookout Mountain.

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