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A day hike to Black Crater in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This summit offers a great view of the central Cascades. The summit of Black Crater probably is the best view of the Oregon Cascades reachab
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 8 miles
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This trail winds its way through a mountain-hemlock forest to the craggy red-cinder summit of Black Crater. At the prominent summit you can enjoy sweeping views of the snow-topped Three Sisters Mounta
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon (Dunegan)
Sisters,
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- 8.2 miles
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Crater, an old cinder cone that towers above the lava flows and forests east of the Cascade Divide. Even novices will be impressed by the views, but the ideal hiking companion for this trip is a geolo
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Sisters,
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- 7.2 miles
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Judging by the names, the central Oregon Cascades is where mountains go to hold family reunions. Gathered at the party are not only the Three Sisters, but also The Husband, The Wife, Little Brother, M
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Sisters,
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- 23 miles
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A less-used trail that provides a day hike or overnight backpack along the slopes of Broken Top Mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This hike remains near timberline with excellent views. Permit
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Bend,
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- 11.4 miles
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A day hike to a scenic summit overlooking the glacially carved McKenzie River Valley. The trail climbs around the southwest slopes before switching back again to emerge on the grassy summit meadow. Th
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 2 miles
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A day hike or overnight backpack to a series of scenic lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The Erma Bell Lakes Trail crosses a bridge, then contours south along a steep slope forested with Douglas-
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
McKenzie Bridge,
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- 8 miles
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A short day hike to an excellent waterfall in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This hike goes a short distance up the Green Lakes Trail to a fine waterfall on Fall Creek. This trail is the most popular r
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Bend,
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- 1.2 miles
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A day hike through old-growth forest in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The hike: The French Pete Trail follows French Pete Creek into a valley made famous by the conservation battle fought over it in t
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
McKenzie Bridge,
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- 3.2 miles
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Little-known Grasshopper Mountain is one of many rather nondescript high points along the remote watershed divide between the South Fork McKenzie and Middle Fork Willamette Rivers. Strangely, few hike
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Eugene,
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- 3 miles
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When the “10,000 Lakes” of Minnesota get tired of the cold weather and flat terrain back home, they go on vacation to the southern Three Sisters Wilderness. Judging by the number of lakes here, many d
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Bend,
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- 37 miles
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A day hike to Linton Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The hike follows the Linton Lake Trail through Douglas-fir forest, crossing White Branch Creek and then a low ridge. As you near the lake, yo
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
McKenzie Bridge,
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- 2.8 miles
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A day hike to a small lake with an impressive backdrop formed by the Tam McArthur Rim. This easy trail meanders through lodgepole pine and mountain hemlock forest.
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 2.2 miles
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A day hike to a historic mountain pass in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Scott Pass was named for Felix and Marion Scott, pioneers who, with 50 men, laid out a wagon road over this pass in 1862. From S
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 5.2 miles
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As the centerpiece of Oregon’s most-visited wilderness, the Three Sisters draw a lot of attention. And they deserve it. This comely trio dressed in white hats and blouses with flower-patterned skirts
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Sisters,
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- 36 miles
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A day hike to a historic fire lookout in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The abandoned lookout features a 360-degree view of the western Cascades. This little-used trail climbs at a moderate rate throug
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Blue River,
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- 6.8 miles
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A round-trip day hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness. If you like terrific views and lots of wildflowers, then Olallie Mountain is the place to be. From the summit, you’ll see much of the 280,500-acr
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon (Ikenberry)
Blue River,
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- 7.2 miles
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A day hike to a viewpoint overlooking the Three Sisters Wilderness.
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Blue River,
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- 4.8 miles
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A day hike to two waterfalls in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail starts on the south side of the highway and crosses an open, sunny ridge of boulders before descending slightly. Follow the sign
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
McKenzie Bridge,
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- 1 mile
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A day hike through an old-growth Douglas-fir forest in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail passes through superb old-growth forest; watch for an especially large Douglas-fir on the left side of th
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
McKenzie Bridge,
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- 2.2 miles
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The high, forested ridges and deep, green canyons in the western Three Sisters Wilderness are laced with numerous scenic trails rarely hiked by the booted masses headed for the higher trails around th
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Eugene,
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- 12.4 miles
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A day hike to a group of small lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This hike features numerous small lava flows. Sisters Mirror Lake is a shallow one, set in a large meadow. By walking around the s
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Bend,
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- 8.5 miles
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The alpine terrain encircling the Three Sisters may be the most beautiful landscape in Oregon. No matter what trail you take here, the scenery is spectacular. The problem is that no matter what trail
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Sisters,
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- 8.5 miles
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This is a hike of a lifetime—long, tough, and with high-alpine scenery and spectacular summit views. The trek up 10,358-foot South Sister, the crown jewel of the Three Sisters Wilderness, is well wort
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon (Dunegan)
Bend,
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- 11 miles
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A long, round-trip day hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness. A backpack trip using Moraine Lake as a base camp is also a popular choice. Unlike several other routes that lead to the summit, the route
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon (Ikenberry)
Bend,
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- 13.4 miles
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The well-named Swampy Lakes are nestled in a scenic meadow east of Mount Bachelor, where visitors can enjoy excellent views of both that snowy landmark and nearby Tumalo Mountain. The lakes are a popu
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Bend,
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- 7.6 miles
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Tam McArthur Rim is a wide-open ridge that captures the true beauty of the high alpine country of the Three Sisters Wilderness. From a vantage point high on this prominent ridge you’ll take in views o
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon (Dunegan)
Sisters,
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- 5.6 miles
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A day hike to a rugged overlook in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The Tam McArthur Rim is a popular hike for those staying at the nearby campgrounds. From the edge of the rim, the Three Creek Lake basi
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 5.6 miles
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A classic four-day or longer backpack around the Three Sisters peaks in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This alpine hike stays near timberline for most of the route. The well-constructed trail soon star
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Sisters,
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- 43.3 miles
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One of Oregon’s greatest long backpacking trips, this route completely circles the Three Sisters, providing ever-changing views of these beautiful siblings. It also visits lesser-known family members
... Related information:... From the guidebook Backpacking Oregon
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The three sisters wilderness is one of Oregon’s largest and most popular wildlands. At the heart of Oregon’s Cascades, the wilderness has just about everything you could want: magnificent, low-elevati
... Related information:... From the guidebook Oregon's Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide
Sisters,
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- 40.6 miles
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Tranquil Todd Lake is a popular destination near Bend that stands out as a particularly beautiful lake in an area with intense competition in that category. From the meadows at the north end of this s
... Related information:... From the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon
Bend,
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- 1.8 miles
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A day hike or overnight backpack to Green Lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail winds through alpine meadows with views of Broken Top Mountain. This is a good alternative route to the Broke
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Bend,
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- 11.8 miles
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A day hike with great views of South Sister, in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Permit: Required for day and overnight hikes; self issue at trailhead.
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Bend,
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- 5 miles
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