Pamelia Lake Exploration

My first trip back from Oregon was to an area we had tried to go once before but had been rained out. This time it was a far different experience than before and ended up showing me a great new area to go that is within a reasonable driving distance to Salem, Oregon. Just 14 miles past Detroit Ranger Station out highway 22 is the turn off small green sign and then about 3 or 4 miles down the road is the stop. Then it is one of the easier hikes I have ever done. The hike itself was a beautiful 2 mile trek most along a creek, and you have great views of old growth forest. Once there you have great views of the surrounding summits although you cannot see mount Jefferson which the lake sits beneath. That can be seen from the Grizzly Peak trail.(For more info read my Grizzly Peak Post) Once at the lake we selected a spot along the lake. It was great although most spots around the lake restrict you from having a campfire. We set up camp and then dug into some MRE's we had packed along while not the best food there are certainly far worse options. Then it was off to bed for me. I awoke to awesome views of one of the nearby ridge peaks being covered with blown over clouds one of my favorite views in nature. We then leisurely packed up our camp and headed out on the easy trail. 

Likability 8.5/10 Great trip for how close it was and was dinged only for not having views of Jefferson and also no campfire at most sites around the lake.