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Pole Creek Trail

Mapped as Pole Creek Trail #4072

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

2.9 mi4.6 kmRound trip

≈574 ft≈175 mElevation gain

5,896 ft1,797 mHigh point

1 hr 43 minEstimated time

Easy1.4 mi / 2.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.3 mi (5.3 km) on FR 1500 and FR 1500-700

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Pole Creek (#4072)

Trailhead: Pole Creek Trailhead

On Forest Road 1500-700, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.18755, -121.70082

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Overview

Pole Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.9 mi / 4.6 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 574 ft / 175 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,896 ft / 1,797 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 43 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 5,308 ft / 1,618 m · high 5,896 ft / 1,797 m

Nearby

Camp Lake TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Chush Falls Trail #4080Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Pole Creek PitHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Scott Pass Trail #4068Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Columnar Canyon FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Chush FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
climber's trailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
The CascadesWaterfall · 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.