The Three Sisters Wilderness is a federally protected wilderness area in Oregon’s Cascade Mountain Range. It encompasses 286,708 acres, lies within the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests and is managed by the United States Forest Service.
The Three Sisters Wilderness is named for the North, Middle, and South Sister volcanoes, which all rise above 10,000 feet. In addition to the sisters, the area is characterized by alpine meadows, waterfalls, lava fields, glaciers, and lakes. The forests mainly contain Douglas-fir, silver fir, subalpine fir, mountain hemlocks, western hemlocks, true firs, lodgepole pines, and ponderosa pines.
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
Popular recreational activities include camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing and fishing. There are about 260 miles of trail offering access to exploration in the area including a section of the long distance Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
PERMITS
A Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is required for overnight stays. The Forest Service may require a permit for day use at some trailheads. For more information, visit the USFS - Central Cascades Wilderness Permit website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willamette National Forest
Deschutes National Forest
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