The highest and easiest of the Three Sisters, Oregon's third highest peak is a non-technical walk-up great for those want great views and a long hike. Great early season ski descent. Crampons and ice axe not needed in late season. Summit crater has highest lake in the state. Summit bivys can be popular. One of the easier glaciated peaks to climb to become a Mazama member.

Activity Notes

Given the changes in the weather forecast, we'll climb the South Sister from the Devil's Lake trailhead in a day.

We'll leave Portland from the climb leader's house at 1:00pm on Saturday afternoon, June 6. We'll have dinner in Bend, continue to the Devil's Lake Trailhead and camp.

Sunday morning, we'll pack up tents and depart at 5:00 AM. We'll hike north until we get to the summit. After our halftime celebration, we'll descend by retracing our steps to the trailhead. Then we'll pack up the cars, have another meal in Bend and then return to Portland.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 190 miles
Driving Time from Portland 4 hours
Distance - Round Trip 11 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Oregon High by Jeff Thomas
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Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks, Seven Oregon Cascades Peaks
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