Rosary Lakes

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 6.3 miles / 10.1 km
Duration: Half day

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Overview: This hike has it all, a gondola ride, amazing views of Diamond Peak and Odell lake, and three cascade lakes inviting you for a swim.

Don't be put off by the 6.3 mile distance either as it's all downhill if you choose to take the gondola ride.

Tips: Willamette Pass is located at milepost 62, 70 miles East of Eugene, Oregon, on Highway 58.

Make sure to bring:
BUG REPELLENT! Mosquitoes can be think.
Money for the gondola ride
Sunscreen
Swimsuit and towel for swimming in the lakes
Fishing pole if you want to try and catch your lunch

Points of Interest

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Willamette Pass Lodge & Gondola

Parking is free here. Go inside the Willamette Pass lodge to purchase tickets for the gondola. (If you don't want to buy tickets you will need to follow the trail backwards)

The Oregon Skyway operates Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 7pm.

Tickets are around $14 for adults. $8 for kids.

Bottom of Gondola (Odell Lake, Oregon, United States) Photo

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Diamond Peak View

Below you is Odell Lake and Diamond Peak.

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Maiden Saddle

At 6,250 feet this is the highest point of this hike. We are now connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail Straight ahead is the Pacific Crest trail that leads to a shelter, as well as to a trail that will take you to Maiden Peak.

Turn right and continue on our trail towards the Rosary Lakes.