Wasco Lake facts for kids
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Wasco Lake viewed from Pacific Crest Trail
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 Wasco lake
Location in Oregon
Wasco lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Jefferson County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44°30′36″N 121°48′42″W / 44.5098669°N 121.8117282°W |
| Type | Natural alpine lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 17.3 acres (7.0 ha) |
| Shore length1 | .6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Surface elevation | 5,115 ft (1,559 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.
In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.
Location
Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 5,115 ft (1,559 m) on the eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.
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Fir trees dominate the landscape around Wasco Lake.
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The devastating effects of the B&B fire can still be seen 13 years later.
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