Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

East Fork

East ForkPhoto: dogplusplus, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
round trip
219 ft
climb
6,546 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Fork open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name East Fork, 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.

East Fork is an easy out-and-back hike in the Sisters Ranger District of Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, about 1.2 miles long with a total climb of about 219 feet. It starts near Three Creek Meadow, and the trailhead, Three Creek Meadow T.H, is open year round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, making it a practical choice for riders and pack animals. The route rises about 100 feet from the start to a high point near 6,546 feet, with the steepest stretch around 0.4 miles in. The climb is gentle, and the trip takes about half a day to complete. The closest neighbors are Three Creek Meadow Campground, just 0.1 miles away, and the Three Creek Meadow Trail #4103 at 0.3 miles. Little Three Creek Lake and the Snow Creek XC route are both about half a mile off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Three Creek Meadow

    Campground

    Campground · 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Three Creeks Brewing Company

    Brewery

    On your way back · 13 mi
  • If it rains

    Clearwater Gallery

    Gallery

    In town

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