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3.5 miles
Distance
2,343 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
2,279 ft
Altitude change
5,460 ft
Altitude min
5,460 ft
Altitude start
7,740 ft
Altitude end
12.3%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
74.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Maxwell Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eagle Cap Wilderness
    Enterprise, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #1674
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #44206 in Hiking [+]
    • #34121 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Maxwell Lake is a 4 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Enterprise Oregon. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.

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Oct 8, 2022 @ 8:31am
Oct 8, 2022
Pretty fantastic! Tough climbing after the last significant switchback where the trail follows a much more direct line up the hill. The lake is...
Aug 6, 2021 @ 11:02am
Aug 6, 2021
The first 2.5 miles will lull you into thinking this is an easy hike. The next mile will show you who’s boss.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell Lake

        Where is Maxwell Lake located?
        Maxwell Lake is located in Eagle Cap Wilderness, Enterprise, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Eagle Cap Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.25822, -117.38401.
        How hard is Maxwell Lake?
        Maxwell Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Maxwell Lake?
        Maxwell Lake has 2,343 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,460 ft to 7,795 ft.
        Is Maxwell Lake a point to point trail?
        Maxwell Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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