Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Three Sisters Loop Trail

25.2 mi
one way
3,579 ft
climb
7,019 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Is Three Sisters Loop Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Three Sisters Loop Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

The Three Sisters Loop Trail is a 25-mile point-to-point route in Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness, part of the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated easy. It rises from about 6,100 feet to a high point of 7,019 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,579 feet and a steady climb profile. The route is long and involves a significant climb, so plan on about 10 hours. The steepest stretch comes at mile 19.4, where the grade reaches 26 percent. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. The trail starts and ends within the wilderness, and the surrounding area offers plenty to pair with it. Nash Lake and Moraine Lake are both about 1.4 miles away, and the South Sister Climber route is about 2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Devils Lake campground sits about 2.7 miles from the trail.

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    Devils Lake

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    Campground · 2.7 mi from the trail
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    On your way back · 20 mi
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