more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:27:02
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
5,437 ft
Altitude min
5,596 ft
Altitude max
5,554 ft
Altitude start
5,436 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
3,173 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,102 ft
Distance flat
00:27:02
Avg time

Bobby Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #3663
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #231633 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #164158 in Trail Running
    • #159611 in Hiking
    • #24066 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,915 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #2,515 in Trail Running
    • #2,465 in Hiking
    • #603 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This easy walking trail wanders through park-like stands of mountain hemlock. It joins the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail for about 500 feet before it turns off to the right, heading down to Bobby Lake. Grades are easy. The relatively short distance and easy grades makes this an ideal trail for small children. The lake offers fishing, swimming, and several good campsites. The trail continues along the north shore of the lake and into the Deschutes National Forest, coming out on a forest road in the Davis Lake area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Bobby Lake Trail Reports

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on Jul 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bobby Lake located?
      Bobby Lake is located in Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness, Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6723, -122.01941.
      ▼ How hard is Bobby Lake?
      Bobby Lake is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobby Lake?
      Bobby Lake has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,437 ft to 5,596 ft.
      ▼ Is Bobby Lake a point to point trail?
      Bobby Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bobby Lake?
      Bobby Lake is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobby Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bobby Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bobby Lake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bobby Lake are:
      • August (9 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bobby Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobby Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobby Lake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Bobby Lake. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobby Lake?
      Bobby Lake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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