THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, JUNE 11,0131
ALEX
LAAKMANN
STUDENT EXPLORER
TOP PICK OF THE WEEK
Walton Lake
Alex Laakmann is one of The Bulletin's student
explorers sharing images of his adventures in
Central Oregon. He found several outstanding
images at Smith Rock State Park of climbers
and cool nature scenes. The week before, he
captured shots on a backcountry skiing outing
at Tam McArthur Rim.
Makenzie Whittle/Bulletin file
Anglers cast lines from the shore of Walton Lake in May.
on a first come, first served
basis.
Whether you go for the
day or the weekend, Walton
Lake offers a tranquil envi­
ronment and a place to re­
charge in the forest.
Getting there: From
Prineville, follow U.S. High­
way 26 east for 15.4 miles
then turn right onto Ochoco
Creek Road and drive straight
for 8.4 miles. Turn left onto
Forest Road 22 and drive for
4.4 miles then turn right to
stay on the same road. Fol­
low for 2.1 miles then turn
left onto Forest Road 2220 to­
wards Walton Lake.
$5 day use fee, Northwest
Forest Passes are not appli­
cable.
BY MAKENZIE WHITTLE
The Bulletin
The small, brilliantly blue
Walton Lake is one of just
a handful of lakes in the
Ochoco National Forest.
Tucked away among mostly
old-growth Ponderosa pine
trees, the lake is surrounded
by a short, easy trail that
provides barrier free bank
access.
Stocked this week with
2,500 legal sized trout, Wal­
ton Lake is popular with an­
glers who want to bank fish
or paddle out into the lake
on a kayak, pontoon or other
non-gas powered vessel
(electric motors are allowed).
It’s also popular for camping
out with the peaceful lake
as a backdrop to most sites,
some of which are offered
Morning light and a view of Broken Top Mountain. ▲
Andy Laakman climbs a section of Smith Rock. ►
■ Reporter:541-383-0304,
mwhittle@bendbulletin.com
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