Waldo Lake Wilderness
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| Waldo Lake Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Nearest city | Oakridge, Oregon |
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| Area | 37,162-acre (150.4 km²) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Waldo Lake Wilderness is a wilderness area surrounding Waldo Lake in the central Oregon Cascades. It is located within the Willamette National Forest. It was established in 1984 and consists of 37,162 acres (58 mi², 150 km²).
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[edit] Geography
Ninety-eight percent of the Waldo Lake Wilderness is covered by forest on moderate to steep terrain, which ranges in elevation from 2800 to 7144 feet (1100 - 2813 m).[1]
Waldo Lake itself is outside the wilderness boundary, but it is considered one of the purest lakes in the world: vertical visibility can exceed 100 feet (30 m). It was scooped out by ancient glaciers, and is Oregon's second largest lake at 10 square miles with a maximum depth of 420 feet.[1] Within the wilderness are the Six Lakes Basin, Eddeeleo Lakes, Wahanna Lakes, and Quinn Lakes. There are approximately 84 miles of trails which lead to many of these lakes. Waldo Lake Trail, much of which is not in the wilderness boundary, provides a 22-mile loop around Waldo Lake. Vegetation in the Waldo Lake Wilderness consists mostly of Douglas-fir, mountain hemlock, and Pacific silver fir.
[edit] Recreational activities
Primary activities in the Waldo Lake Wilderness are hiking, camping, fishing, and boating. Waldo Lake was scheduled for elimination of motor boats by the end of 2007.[2]
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[edit] External links
- Willamette National Forest - Waldo Lake Wilderness
- GORP - Waldo Lake Wilderness, Oregon
- Willamette National Forest - North Waldo Trail Area
- Willamette National Forest - South Waldo Trail Area
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