Charlton Lake Trail

Name: Charlton Lake Trail
Rating: 4.0

4.0 ( 5 )

Trail

7.3 mile 11.8 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,063' 324 m
Descent: -432' -132 m
High: 5,886' 1,794 m
Low: 5,161' 1,573 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 15% (8°)

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“Awesome singletrack by Lemish Lake to Charlton Lake.”

— Markk Knowles

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The Charlton Trail runs from Lemish Lake Trail to the Metolius/Windigo Trail, the main access is from the Lemish Lake Trail.

It's an excellent varied terrain out and back forest trail that can also be ridden as a loop via the Lemish & Charlton Lakes Loop Trail. Other options are to shorten the ride by looping out on the Clover Meadow Trail or even making a figure 8 combining all 3 trails.

The trail has a couple of very short advanced sections that are easily walk-able and one small meadow that holds a secret just under it's soft peddled plant life. As you rip down an enjoyable winding trail the trees open up to a small low clearing with bowling ball sized lava chunks hiding just below the greenery. It would be wise to be looking for this and slowing down. Other than that, there are really no surprises, just good ol' MTBing fun.

Contacts

Local Club: Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards

Land Manager: USFS - Deschutes National Forest Office

Jun 6, 2019: Forest Supervisor John Allen to Retire this Month

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Aug 12, 2018

Dean Hanel

Waldo lake to Charleston Lake then CW around lower fig 8 Lemish Lake. Perfect for endurance conditioning for my teen boys and I. All mtn Full Susp… 22mi

Jul 28, 2014

BJ Bruce

Lots of good downhill. Some steep technical spots and I may have crashed in a patch of silty, sandy, goodness...

Jul 26, 2014

BJ Bruce