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Hand Lake Trail Mapped as Hand Lake Trail #3513
Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Sisters, OR
3.1 mi5 km Round trip
≈144 ft≈44 m Elevation gain
4,849 ft1,478 m High point
1 hr 34 min Estimated time
Easy Out and back to Hand Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
1.6 mi (2.5 km) to Hand Lake, measured from map
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Hand Lake (#3513)
Trailhead: Benson Lake Trailhead
On Forest Road 4200-260, near Sisters, OR
Coordinates: 44.21367, -121.89210
Overview Hand Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 144 ft / 44 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,849 ft / 1,478 m. Difficulty: Easy . At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 34 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 4,777 ft / 1,456 m · high 4,846 ft / 1,477 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use