Lake Creek Trail Hike

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Weilmuenster for a fall hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve. We'll hike through the Preserve's ponderosa forests and follow Lake Creek on our way to Suttle Lake. Learn about the fascinating plant life of the Metolius region where the wetter plants of the western Cascades blend with our drier eastside forests. We'll explore this fascinating transition zone while enjoying the fall colors of golden bracken fern and scarlet vine maple. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Hike Rating: This is a moderate to challenging, ~5.5 mile hike on dirt roads and trails. Route: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and will follow the Lake Creek Trail to Suttle Lake. Terrain will be uneven at times. Elevation gain/loss: This hike is moderate with 450' of cumulative elevation gain/loss.