Three Sisters Walking Trails

Located in the central part of Oregon state, the Three Sisters area is known for its extensive trail system, which offers a range of hiking options for visitors of all skill levels. Here are some of the best-known trails in the Three Sisters area:

1. Pacific Crest Trail: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650-mile trail that runs from Mexico to Canada, passing through the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. The section of the trail that passes through the Three Sisters offers stunning views of the mountains, as well as opportunities for backcountry camping and multi-day hikes.
2. Green Lakes Trail: this day hike, though moderately challenging, with only 9 miles round trip leads to two crystal-clear alpine lakes with views of the surrounding mountains. The total elevation gain is 1,150 feet.
3. Tam McArthur Rim Trail: The Tam McArthur Rim Trail is a challenging hike that rewards visitors with stunning views of the Three Sisters and its surrounding wilderness. The trail is 7.6 miles round-trip and gains over 1,500 feet in elevation, but the panoramic views from the top of the rim are well worth the effort.
4. Proxy Falls Trail: this 1.5 miles round-trip trail is suited for hikers of all skill levels. The Proxy Falls Trail is a short, easy hike that leads visitors to a Three Sisters Loop Trail: The Three Sisters Loop Trail is a challenging, 50-mile backpacking route that circumnavigates the Three Sisters Mountains. The trail offers stunning views of the mountains, as well as opportunities for backcountry camping and wilderness exploration.
5. Pacific Crest Trail: The Pacific Crest Trail runs through the Three Sisters Wilderness, offering stunning views of the mountains and surrounding wilderness. Though the trail is a popular destination for long-distance hikers, day hikers can also enjoy shorter sections of the trail.
6. Obsidian Trail: This is a moderate to difficult hike that leads visitors through a unique landscape of obsidian lava flows, alpine meadows, and mountain terrain. The trail offers stunning views of the Three Sisters and surrounding wilderness.
7. Scott Trail: The Scott Trail is a moderate hike that leads visitors through old-growth forests, meadows, and mountain terrain. The trail offers stunning views of the Three Sisters and surrounding wilderness, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing.

These are just a few of the many trails in the Three Sisters area to explore, they offer a range of experiences for hikers of all ski levels. Visitors can find many more options for hiking, backpacking, and wilderness exploration by consulting a local guidebook or speaking with park rangers.