Maiden Peak

I decided to hike Maiden Peak from the Maiden Lake trailhead because it cuts about 4 mi off the total distance to the summit and

Camped at Maiden Lake then went up to the summit next day. Didn't see anyone after Rosary Lakes. Took a wrong turn coming down so

I camped at the trailhead so that I could get started as soon as it got light out leaving from the Gold Lake Trailhead.  My

We were the only ones there the whole day!  DUSTY road to get to the trailhead, but lots of fun!  Bugs at the top were

Beautiful hike! It was our second time doing this peak. It was once again a great hike with 360 degree views of central Oregon at

This was the first trailhead we had some trouble finding. Partly because central oregon has no service and partly because it was tucked back. But