The High Cascades portion is characterized by steep to moderate slopes and includes many basin areas with lakes, meadows, and rock outcrops. The Western Cascades portion is typified by steep, dissected slopes. There is an impressive array of lakes scattered throughout the Wilderness which includes the Six Lakes Basin, Eddeeleo Lakes, and Quinn Lakes. Located just outside the eastern boundary of the wilderness is Waldo Lake, one of the purest in the world. This lake, scooped out by ancient…
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