Legore Lake

LeGore Lake is a tarn located in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of northeastern Oregon, United States. It is the highest true lake in Oregon at 8,950 feet (2,730 m) elevation.[2] It is positioned near Twin Peaks[3] and is accessed by a 4-mile hiking trail that ascends 4,000 feet and passes the LeGore mine, the lake's namesake.[4]

LeGore Lake
Location of Legore Lake in Oregon, USA.
Location of Legore Lake in Oregon, USA.
LeGore Lake
Location of Legore Lake in Oregon, USA.
Location of Legore Lake in Oregon, USA.
LeGore Lake
LocationEagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa County, Oregon, US
Coordinates45.3096°N 117.3466°W / 45.3096; -117.3466[1]
TypeTarn
Primary outflowsFalls Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length193 yards (176 m)
Max. width124 yards (113 m)
Surface elevation8,950 ft (2,730 m)
References[1]

References
  1. "Legore Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
  2. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/recreation/wilderness/elevations-ecw.shtml
  3. "Wallowa Mountains : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost".
  4. "Wallowas Lakes".


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