Applegate Lake shore trail
Lakeside views and multiple offshoots in the national forest.
Plan this specific route
- Near
- Upper Applegate
- Distance
- Long shoreline route; choose a section
- Effort
- Choose your route Editorial estimate
- Route type
- Choose a section
What the walk involves
Choose a specific lakeside entry, section and turnaround on the Forest Service's Applegate Lake map. A full shore trip is a major outing and should not be inferred from the directory's general description.
Lakeside views and multiple offshoots in the national forest.
What makes this trail distinct
Water views, forest and side paths make a short section possible, but conditions vary with lake levels. Confirm the current trail and road status at your chosen access point.
Before you set out
Lake level and access change; a full shoreline trip is a major undertaking.
Use the U.S. Forest Service trail information ↗ for the latest route map, trailhead access, permitted uses and notices. Conditions can change after our review; if a junction or sign disagrees with this guide, follow the current land-manager guidance.
Maps, descriptions and video
Start with the managing agency for access and rules. The additional descriptions and videos below offer another look at the area; they do not replace an official map.
Route and source details reviewed September 27, 2026. Mileage labels preserve the land manager's distinction between one-way segments, round trips, loops and full trail networks. Conditions and closures require a fresh check before travel.