Wasco_Lake,_Oregon

Wasco Lake

Wasco Lake

Natural alpine lake in Jefferson County, Oregon

Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.[1]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...

In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.[2]

Location

Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 5,115 ft (1,559 m) on the eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Final Environmental Impact Statement - Land and Resource Management Plan - Willamette National Forest p.144 [1]
  2. [2]
    "B&B_Complex Homepage". www.orww.org. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  3. [3]
    "Wasco Lake (lake)". us.geoview.info. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  • Fir trees dominate the landscape around Wasco Lake.
  • The devastating effects of the B&B fire can still be seen 13 years later.
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