Veda Lake Trail #673

Northwest Forest Pass......	Not required
Distance............................	1.2 Miles One Way
Elevation...........................	4800'-4300'
Snow Free........................	June to November
Difficulty...........................	More difficult
Uses..................................	Hikers

Trail Highlights

The trail offers numerous viewpoints of the lake, Still Creek drainage and Mt. Hood. Swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping are enjoyed at the lake.

Trail Description

The Veda Lake trail is a short 1.2 miles to the Lake. The trail climbs up from the trailhead, over the ridge and then switchbacks down to the lake.

Regulations & Leave No Trace Information

Leave No Trace Principles:

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Make that extra effort to not impact any vegetation, especially near the shoreline. Leave no food scrapes as animals become habituated with even the smallest amounts of human food.

To learn more, go to www.lnt.org

Directions to Trailhead

Follow US 26, 0.4 miles east of Government Camp turning south on Road 2650 to Still Creek Campground. Drive through the campground for 1 mile. (The road becomes Perry Vickers Rd). Turn right onto Chimney Rock Road and continue 0.5 miles to a four-way junction. Cross the intersection onto Road 2613 (Sherar Burn Rd), a rough gravel road. Head south 3.5 miles to Fir Tree Dispersed Campground. The trailhead is located on the north side of the road.