Oregon · Hiking · Three Sisters Wilderness · Near Sisters

Nash Lake

0.8 mi
round trip
93 ft
climb
6,016 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Nash Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Nash Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Nash Lake is a short, easy hike in Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness, within the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the nearest town is Elk Lake, about 4.4 miles away. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.8 miles, with a low point of 5,990 feet and a high of 6,016 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 93 feet and a steepest grade of about 3% near the start. The whole trip takes roughly half an hour. The Three Sisters Loop Trail lies about 1.4 miles away, and Moraine Lake is about 1.6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Devils Lake campground is about 3 miles away, and Elk Lake Campground is about 4.5 miles away.

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