Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

Summer Trails

Stag Lake Trail -- Trail #44B

Deschutes National Forest - Crescent Ranger District

ACCESS: Crater Butte Trailhead near Odell Resort at east end of Odell Lake or Fawn Lake Trailhead near Crescent Lake Campground at northeast end of Crescent Lake.

DESCRIPTION: This trail starts from Crater Butte Trail (#44) and passes through mountain hemlock and lodgepole to Stage Lake. There is a spectacular view of Lakeview Mountain from Stag Lake.

NOTE: The trail enters the Diamond Peak Wilderness Area shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day-use and overnight travel in the Wilderness from Memorial Day Weekend until Oct. 31. Permits are available at the trailhead.

FEE: No trailhead fees

LENGTH: 0.7 miles one-way.

ELEVATION (low): 5900 feet

ELEVATION (high): 6000 feet

SEASON: Summer-Fall

DIFFICULTY: Easy

RECOMMENDED USES: Hiking, Horses

PROHIBITED USES: Mtn Bikes, Motorized Use