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Bike Brown Mountain Trail The Brown Mountain Trail is a moderately difficult, rolling 14-mile loop. The trail winds through a lovely old-growth forest. In the early summer, Orchids, trilliums, and other shade-loving wildflowers blanket the forest floor. Look for the 15 thousand-year-old lava flows at the base of Brown Mountain.
Camp at Four Mile Lake A great spot for fishing, boating, and swimming, Four Mile Lake, in the Kalamath Ranger district, is a perfect place to set up camp. There are six picnic sites, 25 tent or trailer sites, drinking water, and facilities all located at this beautiful alpine lake.
Drive to Pelican Butte At 8,036 feet, this summit offers breathtaking views of Upper Klamath Lake and Sky Lakes Wilderness. Old growth timber lines the narrow, rough road to the top. It is about a 1-hour ride to the summit from Klamath Falls.
Fish the Williamson The Williamson River, on the Chiloquin Ranger District, is known nationally for its naturally self sustaining populations of trout. The Lower Williamson is known for trophy-size rainbow and brown trout. The upper parts of the river have smaller rainbow and brook tout.
Hike Mt. McLoughlin A common day hike and non-technical mountain climb is the Mount McLoughlin Trail, located in the southern portion of the wilderness. The five-mile hike to the 9,495-foot summit of the mountain is rated as difficult, but the panoramic view is worth the climb. It is the highest peak in Southern Oregon, and the highest point in the Cascade Range between the Three Sisters and Mount Shasta.
Ogle the Eagles The Klamath Basin is the largest waterfowl congregating area on the West Coast and has the largest population of wintering and nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Birdwatchers should also keep their eyes peeled for Borrow's Boldeneye, Sandhill Cranes, and Great Grey Owls.
Ski to Four Mile Lake A-six mile trip down Four-mile Lake road to Four-mile Lake. On a clear day, you'll have a beautiful vista of Mt. McLoughlin. This area gets 10-15 feet of snow during the winter, so once you get to the lake, don't be surprised when it looks like a massive snowfield.
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