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Obsidian Trail

Mapped as Obsidian Trail #3528

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

10.6 mi17 kmRound trip

≈1,808 ft≈551 mElevation gain

6,457 ft1,968 mHigh point

5 hr 21 minEstimated time

Hard5.3 mi / 8.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Obsidian (#3528)

Trailhead: Obsidian Trailhead

On Forest Road 4200-250, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.20612, -121.87113

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Overview

Obsidian Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.6 mi / 17 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,808 ft / 551 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,457 ft / 1,968 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 21 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 4,793 ft / 1,461 m · high 6,450 ft / 1,966 m

Nearby

Scott Trail #3531Hiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Scott LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Benson Lake Trail #3502Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Campers LakeLake · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Hand LakeLake · 1.8 mi / 2.8 km
Melakwa LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Condon ButtePeak · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Linton LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.6 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.