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Chush Falls Trail

Mapped as Chush Falls Trail #4080

Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

4.7 mi7.6 kmRound trip

≈466 ft≈142 mElevation gain

5,049 ft1,539 mHigh point

2 hr 22 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Chush Falls. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

2.4 mi (3.8 km) to Chush Falls

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.9 mi (7.8 km) on FR 1500, FR 1526, FR 1514-530 and other forest roads

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Chush Falls (#4080)

Trailhead: Chush Falls

On Forest Road 1514-640, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.17735, -121.66685

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Overview

Chush Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.7 mi / 7.6 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 466 ft / 142 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,049 ft / 1,539 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 22 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,652 ft / 1,418 m · high 5,036 ft / 1,535 m

Nearby

Pole Creek Trail #4072Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Chush FallsWaterfall · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Camp Lake TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
The CascadesWaterfall · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Columnar Canyon FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Pole Creek PitHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Howlaak FallsWaterfall · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Upper Chush FallsWaterfall · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.