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Ice Lake

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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Ice Lake is located in Oregon

Coordinates

45.2287861576888 N
117.27015079142166 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Michael

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Reviewed Jul. 4, 2021

Nine-Mile Hike

The water is no-joke cold. Fantastic nine-mile hike into the forest. Stayed two nights. Elevation is ~8,000 feet. Got altitude sickness on day two.

No fires allowed. No amenities. Back-country hikers only. No cell service. Perfect getaway.

Sarah W.

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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Can’t say enough, come here

This backpacking trip is a very accessible hike.

The road to get to the trailhead is paved and the hike to Ice lake is 9 miles in (18 miles total)

You can add some miles (and a lot of elevation) if you add a day hike to the Matterhorn. Second tallest to Sacajawea. When I say it takes 3 hours to get up and 30 minutes to get down.. I’m not joking. Unless you’re an ultra runner who can handle high intensity at elevation, this will take some time. Well worth it for the views and ice lake will be waiting for you at the bottom.

Photos are from August 2018 and July 2019... notice the snow in July. Couldn’t do the added day hike that time.