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Hiking to Chush Falls in the Three Sisters Wilderness

July 8, 2020 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Chush Falls

Beautiful Chush Falls on Whychus Creek is a local favorite in Central Oregon. The trail is an easy trek that parallels Whychus Creek with views of South Sister looming above. The first time we took this trail, we were looking for something easy for our two dogs, who were training for longer distances. We headed here […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, Three Sisters Wilderness, waterfall, wildflowers

Hiking Black Crater

October 25, 2017 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Hike Black Crater in the Three Sisters Wilderness

Black Crater is a “broken” cinder cone with a glacier-carved valley and quite possible the best views of the Three Sisters.  The 7,251′ summit was once home to a fire lookout, and when you hike to the summit, you’ll understand why. You can see for miles up and down the Cascade Range. This trail is […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, Three Sisters Wilderness

Hiking South Sister

September 30, 2017 By Jeff Hester 5 Comments

Hike to the summit of South Sister

South Sister is the third tallest mountain in Oregon. At 10,363′ it’s the highest of the Three Sisters, and also the youngest, geologically-speaking. The cauldron holds the highest lake in Oregon–when it’s not frozen and buried in snow. It’s home to eight glaciers, including Prouty Glacier, the largest in Oregon. And it’s a great non-technical ascent […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, dog-friendly, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, Three Sisters Wilderness

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