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Pansy Lake Trail, Mother Lodge Trail, and Big Slide Lake route map
DifficultOut and Back
Oregon

Pansy Lake Trail, Mother Lodge Trail, and Big Slide Lake

Detroit, Oregon

8.5 mi

Distance

2,674 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 10m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Pansy Lake Trail, Mother Lodge Trail, and Big Slide Lake route is an 8.5-mile out-and-back trail located near Detroit, Oregon. This trail is known for its challenging elevation gain of 2,674 feet, making it suitable for experienced hikers. The trail traverses varied terrain with a consistent dirt surface, typical of trails in the Pacific Northwest. As you hike, you can expect a forested setting characteristic of the region, offering opportunities to experience the dense woodlands and diverse ecology.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,114 ft
Max:1,600 ft
1,037 ft
1,037 ft
1,114 ft1,276 ft1,438 ft1,600 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.2 mi6.4 mi8.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page

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