Mountain Lakes Wilderness

Located within the Winema National Forest, the 23,071 acre Mountain Lakes Wilderness provides an opportunity for the visitor to experience solitude as well as recreation.

Mountain Lakes Wilderness is unique in that it is the only square wilderness in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Mountain Lakes is a large caldera or broad crater-like basin formed by the explosion or collapse of a volcanic cone - much like Crater Lake National Park.

Hiking in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness varies from easily traversed broad valleys and lake basins to steep, rugged climbs.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27

Other upcoming events include: WinterFest Bend February 12 thru February 14 Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort Redmond continuing thru January 1 Holiday Ale Festival 2009 Portland December 2 thru December 6 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13