Crabtree Lake is a cirque lake and headwaters of Crabtree Creek. It is located in the middle Santiam drainage area, and boasts one of the finest old growth timber stands still remaining in the Cascades foothills of Oregon. These trees next to a small alpine lake are breathtaking and of such an ancient condition they will leave a mark on your memory and conscience unlike any other.

Activity Notes

LEADER: David Rempel, 928 587-0511, crempel2@yahoo.com

MEETING: 7:00 a.m. Pilot Travel Center, Brooks, OR (I-5 Exit 263)

TRAILHEAD: Crabtree Lake TH, 44.6036N, 122.4447W (Google Maps accepts as destination in this form).

WEATHER & DRESS: It's tough to predict mountain weather this time of year. Be watching the forecast as we approach our hike date, and dress appropriately. In addition, 10-essentials, trekking poles, hiking boots & foot traction devices (e.g., Yaktrax, microspikes, etc.--no crampons) are required.

NW FOREST PASS: YES--required for parking (not available at the trailhead).

LUNCH: We will do lunch at Crabtree Lake among the giants.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Be sure to read the COVID-19 protocols (including social distancing, masks worn on the trail when less than 6' from others, no group snacks to pass around/share, sorry car pooling is discouraged--except for household members & will not be organized by the leader at the meeting place).

THURSDAY NIGHT EMAIL: David will put out an email on Thursday to all who are signed-up to provide any new/changed information and to discuss weather and dress.

DOG HIKE: Yes--dogs are welcome, please keep on a leash.

AFTER HIKE ACTIVITY (optional): For those interested, we can discuss a place to stop for a bite on the way home. 

EMERGENCY CONTACT: Please be sure to leave your itinerary with your listed contact person and provide our emergency contact name/ph.# to them. 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 93 miles
Driving Time from Portland 2 hours
Distance - Round Trip 4 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Birds, Lake(s), Meadow, Old Growth Trees, Waterfalls
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