Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Driftwood

1.5 mi
round trip
304 ft
climb
6,744 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Driftwood open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Driftwood, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Driftwood is a short, easy hike in the Sisters Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.5 miles long and is an out-and-back route, with a total elevation gain of about 300 feet. The high point is around 6,744 feet, and the low point is about 6,594 feet, so the climb is gentle and the route is suited to a quick outing. The trail is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The trip takes about half an hour, and the trail is open year-round. Driftwood Campground - Deschutes sits just 0.1 mile away, and Little Three Creek Lake and Three Creek Meadow are both within about half a mile. Three Creeks Lake Campground is about 0.5 mile off.

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    Driftwood Campground - Deschutes

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Three Creeks Brewing Company

    Brewery

    On your way back · 14 mi
  • If it rains

    Clearwater Gallery

    Gallery

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