The Obsidian Trail is an out and back limited entry trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Features include: Hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail at the western base of the North and Middle Sister; unobstructed view of these peaks and others to the north; wildflowers & berries; obsidian waterfalls, and trekking on and among an abundance of obsidian. 

Activity Notes

Obsidian Trail runs along the base of the high Cascades in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area--which given the big snow pack this may mean places of snow along the trail (i.e., dress for a wide-range of weather conditions, and bring microspikes and trekking poles). 

  • Leader Contact Info: David Rempel, Ph# 928 587-0511; email crempel2@yahoo.com.
  • 4:00 a.m. departure from Clackamas Mall TC/MAX station. Plan on being there 10-15 minutes early (to organize and arrange carpooling) so we can leave on time.
  • 7:20 a.m. (+/-) start hike at trailhead.
  • Bring your 10-essentials.
  • Plan on lunch and a minimum of 4 liters of water consumption (creeks available on upper end for those wishing to filter water).
  • NW Pass/federal day pass parking at trailhead.
  • Obsidian Trail is a limited access area--we have 8 (heart beat) access passes, so sorry, no dogs on this one. 
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 170 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
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