Backpacking Up To Broken Top Crater

On September 15, 2017 we wanted to backpack 11 miles over to my favorite place in the world, Golden Lake and spend the night there. Unfortunately the ranger at the trailhead told us that the Nash Fire was only about 3 miles away and it was not recommended that we hike to Golden Lake because we could get stuck there if the fire decided to migrate downhill. So our second choice was a 7 mile hike up to Broken Top crater, and we spent the night at No Name Lake.
**As of 2019 camping is no longer allowed within 1/4 mile of the lake.
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[@alexwbanks70]

Very nice!

[@Boodieman72]

Those star photos are amazing!

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you. They're quite blurry because I didn't have a tripod, just set my camera on a rock. But they're decent for my first try.

[@Boodieman72]

They look ok on here. I think you could sell images like that if you wanted to.

[@MarkandChelseasAdventures]

That's a cold one! LOL Broken Top is on our Oregon Hiking bucket list, loved the vid!

[@HikeOregon]

+Mark and Chelsea's Adventures hey thanks for watching guys! It really is a spectacular place!!!

[@mrwizard9486]

That was a nice hike...cool to live in a part of the country that gives you access to such beautiful sights. Thanks for sharing.

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimwisconsin4453]

Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryansanford3837]

Watched this today after going hiking into the other broken top crater the one with the glaciers not with no name lake this looks awesome though gotta do it

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!!!

[@TheRockingWeekends]

Super

[@JimRodgers]

That's an awesome spot! I've backpacked there a couple of times in the past. It looks like you guys camped at "No Name Lake" which is actually not in the main crater of Broken Top. The main crater is a little southwest of No Name Lake, and even higher, and surrounded by steeper walls. On maps the main crater is covered by the Crook Glacier, and in summer it's also a large lake. It's a really steep scramble up the path beside the outlet stream to get up into the main crater. I've been at both spots and they are equally amazing! Nice that you were able to get into No Name Lake later in the season when the water level is low enough that you can camp up there. On a side note - there is a way to scramble from where you camped at over the ridge, to drop down into an area close to Golden Lake. Some friends of mine have gone that route and saved some miles going around (but it's a little dangerous...) Nice video!

[@HikeOregon]

I had no idea there was another crater. Most people refer to No Name Lake as the crater. The only way I would go to Golden Lake from up there is via Tam McArthur Rim trail and then down. That scramble looks extremely dangerous and I would never recommend that to anyone. Starting at Todd Lake and going around via Green Lakes is actually not very far (only 10 miles) nor is it a hard trail, hardly any elevation gain. Or you can go via Park Meadow, that's the shortest way.

[@JimRodgers]

Yep, I totally agree. That scramble over the ridge and down to Golden lake is ridiculously dangerous looking and I wouldn't probably attempt it. Next time you go over to Broken Top you can divert off the main train across country and head toward the big gap in the main crater, south of No Name Lake. There are user trails going up both sides of the outlet stream. it's a very steep scramble but easy enough for even the average day hiker. And the view inside the crater is awe-inspiring. What gets me every time I get up there is the scale if things - it's huge! :) In summer the glacier melts and forms another lake in there. Worth another trip next summer! :D

[@mfaye6069]

I would love this hike!!! Thank you for your amazing video! Good job!

[@HikeOregon]

+Megan Burrell it’s a great hike for sure!!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Gorgeous! Looks like a fantastic hike.

[@HikeOregon]

Yes, this one is very popular!

[@nathanaelkolb4024]

Excellent! Thank you for posting.

[@HikeOregon]

+Nathanael Kolb thanks for watching!

[@islacarpenter4648]

Wow, I really loved this video. I’ve been talking about wanting to do this hike, and I think camping there is a great idea. It’s almost too beautiful to just spend a short amount of time before turning around and heading back. I’m doing this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@HikeOregon]

Yes, that's how I felt on my last day trip up there. I was so exhausted by the time I got up there (6 miles to the lake) that I didn't even have the energy to hike up to that rim and check out the view of the Three Sisters. It's definitely more enjoyable as an overnighter! Keep in mind, the lake is pretty much frozen and there is snow up there until mid to late July.

[@islacarpenter4648]

Hike Oregon I’ll see how long and intense this winter is, and maybe plan a trip for August. It’s 3.5 hrs to the trailhead for me, so it’ll definitely be a backpacking trip because there’s no way I want 7 hrs in the car plus a 14 miler. This is one of my favorite videos of yours!

[@HikeOregon]

Yes, I recommend mid-August. September was definitely a bit cold. It was in the upper teens that night with the wind-chill.

[@kirk2459]

Since people can't seem to follow the 200" from water (as seen here in this video) there is now going to be a 1/4 mile restriction put into place, so no camping within sight of the lake.

[@shutterbugsadventures1951]

Wow, what a beautiful area! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@HikeOregon]

It's one of the coolest places in Oregon :). Thanks for watching Shutterbug!

[@tonystewart7287]

Cool spot & nice job on the star photos

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks Tony!

[@jimwilliams2753]

HI. I love your channel. Your videos are amazing. What is the make and model of the camera you make your videos with?

[@HikeOregon]

Hey thanks Jim! Here is the camera I use. It's just a simple camcorder since I don't have a lot of money and it was the cheapest one I could find that had one of those cool flip out screens so i can see myself when I'm filming my sit-down videos. It also has AMAZING zoom! Sony HDR-CX405 amzn.to/2xvXyXf

[@jimwilliams2753]

Thanks for the rapid reply. I think it works extremely well. very steady high quality videos and yes the zoom is what caught my eye when you use it. Amazing zoom.

[@HikeOregon]

I won't be taking it with me on the PCT, and that's one thing I will miss the most about this camera is the amazing zoom! I love capturing the wildlife with it. So many birds and things that are far away.

[@timberg7377]

Beautiful country; do you ever fish in the lakes on your hiking trips?

[@HikeOregon]

I don't fish. This particular lake doesn't have fish, but many others in lower elevations do. I see them jumping all the time. Fishing is very good in Oregon lakes. Mainly trout. Many lakes get stocked via airplane every few years.

[@Kallepeng]

Oregon is beautyful for sure! I quess i reconized the spot where you camped at night. The footages with the stars are amazing! Sleeping under a stars sprangled sky is epic! Thnx for sharing! :)

[@lauralyon4769]

Breathtaking! How was driving to the actual trailhead? I’ve read some scary stuff about it in the FB groups, but we’ve gotten to Opal Creek in our van. Is it even possible for Broken Top?

[@HikeOregon]

That rough road is only if you do the shorter hike. If you start at Todd Lake and do the 14 mile round trip hike, the road to the Todd Lake parking lot is fine. But yes, you do need a high clearance vehicle to get to that upper trailhead, it's WAY rougher than Opal Creek. It's dubbed one of the roughest roads in Oregon :D.

[@drewlucero3916]

Wowzers that area is AMAZING thanks for the ✨ stars. 👀 📸 👍 👍 👍 👍 📸

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching, Drew!

[@cjpolevault9236]

Amazing! Thank you for this. I’m ALWAYS looking for one night backpacking trips-I’m adding this to our list. :)

[@GigiEsposito1]

Beautiful girl and awesome place! 👍

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thanks for watching!

[@kevincoulter2239]

Thanks for the video! I guess I'm hiking Broken Top now. Just a gorgeous area. I've always been curious. Awesome!

[@HikeOregon]

+Kevin Coulter put it on your list for late July or early August. They’ll be gorgeous wildflowers up there then.

[@sonjaconrads978]

Oh man I wish I could hike there too :( I might even visit my bf next week, quite spontaneously actually. But I have no way of getting there :D But this was probably my favorite hiking video from you :) Broken Top is just so beautiful!!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching Sonja! Next time you're in Oregon you should spend 1 night up at Broken Top :). It truly is magical!

[@sonjaconrads978]

Hike Oregon I will try my best! Can you still go up there in November tho? :/

[@HikeOregon]

Definitely not. The season for this lake is incredibly short as it is up at 8,000 ft. Depending on the year, mid-July until end of September. The day after I was there (mid September) is when the first snow fell up there).

[@stephanielainus5452]

Hey girl I have a question! Firstly thank you so much for this video and ALL your videos!! I’m heading up to broken top in the morning and I know you can’t camp at the lake anymore, was there any good camping spots at the higher viewpoint you hiked up to?

[@HikeOregon]

I wouldn't camp on the ridge because it will be windy. You can walk further along the ridge away from Broken Top and find some nice places tucked away in some smaller trees. There are also some nice spots along the creek on the way up to No Name Lake.

[@drewgb]

Beautiful view, great spot! What was the elevation up there?

[@HikeOregon]

The lake sits at exactly 8,000 ft.

[@drewgb]

Nice, bet there's a lot of snow up there now. Up here in WA, lots above 3k at this point.

[@HikeOregon]

Yep here too. Right around 3500 feet is where the snow stars, but doesn't get too deep until about 4500.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Did 3 sisters loop in sept 2016 was to windy to do south sister summit! That area looks sweet need to put it on my to do list! Are you apart of any hiking groups? My wife does not hike always looking for like minded people to share adventures with besides me and my daughters.

[@HikeOregon]

We so wanted to do the Three Sisters Loop this summer but a week before we planned to go the fires shut everything down. So just to do something before the snow hit, we decided to go up to Broken Top Crater. It's spectacular! I don't belong to any hiking groups, no. Hit me up on Instagram or the Hike Oregon Facebook messanger if you wanna chat about hiking.

[@rachelleball2373]

Have you done this hike/overnight in June before? Will it be colder than 24° at night in June?

[@HikeOregon]

It’s not accessible in June unless you want to snowshoe. The lake is likely still frozen over and there is snow most of the way up. Especially this year. There are still 9 feet of snow at the trailhead as of right now.

[@rachelleball2373]

Hike Oregon thank you for responding! I’ll def wait on this hike then.

[@HikeOregon]

Check out the write up on my website. www.hikeoregon.net/broken-top-to-no-name-lake.html

[@jameslane2667]

🎥📷📹🎬👍😱🎉👍💤💤💤 good views good video awesome James Kansas City Missouri

[@SkylinersYeti]

Next time tie a piece of para cord to tent and tie to stone when you can not drive stakes into ground

[@HikeOregon]

+Robert Crain yea we used floss.

[@HikeOregon]

+Robert Crain i don’t carry paracord when backpacking because it’s too heavy.

[@johnadamson2733]

No Name Lake is not real. No one should attempt to find it. Nothing to see here. Move along. (I kid...awesome spot and great video)