Cherry Creek
Facts:
Difficulty: Difficult
Traffic: Moderate
Length: 10 ˝ miles round trip
Lowest Elevation: 4,600 ft.
Highest Elevation; 5,900 ft.

From Klamath Falls, go west on Hwy 140 to Rocky Point and turn north on Westside Road. Go another 11 miles and turn left on Forest road 3450. The trailhead is 1.6 miles further.

View sensational old-growth and Engelmann spruce, a tree that is rare in Klamath County. The Engelmann spruce tree has an unpleasant odor when the needles are crushed. The trail will cross a couple of creeks and ends at Trapper Lake where it join the Sky Lakes Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of Luther Mountain.

Union Peak
Facts:
Difficulty: Difficult
Traffic: Light
Length: 10 miles round trip
Lowest Elevation: 6,200 ft.
Highest Elevation: 7,709 ft.

This trail is near Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States. It's accessible from several trailheads, but to avoid a fee, begin this hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. From Klamath Falls, go north on Hwy 97. Get on Hwy 62 and travel for about 30 miles. The trailhead is about one mile past the south entrance to Crater Lake on the left side of the highway.

Meander through lodgepole pine forests, view Union Peak and Crater Lake National Park to the north. The last ˝ mile you will have to climb about 700 feet through boulder fields and switchbacks. The view from the top is incredible - you'll enjoy Mt. McLoughlin, Upper Klamath Lake with its wetlands, and the Wood River Valley.

Mountain Lakes Loop
Facts:
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Traffic: Moderate
Length: 12 ˝ mile loop
Lowest Elevation: 5,700 ft.
Highest Elevation: 7,550 ft.

From Klamath Falls, go west on Hwy 66 for 8 miles. Stay right onto Clover Creek Rd and go 15.7 miles. Then turn right on Rd 3852. The trailhead is 3.2 miles ahead.

Access the Mountain Lakes Loop via the above 3.6 mile trail. You'll be committing to a 10 mile hike if you continue, so this loop is more fit for the overnight hiker.

As you climb, you'll see majestic views of Mt. McLoughlin, then hike down the rocky face to Lakes Eb and Zeb and then Lake Como. You'll finally end up at Lake Harriette. This would be a great place to stop for the night. The next day, switchback down a rock scree to the Clover Creek Trail to finish your outing.