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South Sister Climber Trail

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

11.7 mi18.8 kmRound trip

≈4,911 ft≈1,497 mElevation gain

10,325 ft3,147 mHigh point

7 hr 30 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to South Sister. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

5.8 mi (9.4 km) to South Sister

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, South Sister Climber (#36)

Trailhead: South Sister/Devils Lake Trailhead

On Forest Road 4600-430, near Sunriver, OR

Coordinates: 44.03500, -121.76570

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Overview

South Sister Climber Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.7 mi / 18.8 km near Sunriver, OR. Expect about 4,911 ft / 1,497 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 10,325 ft / 3,147 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 30 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 5,479 ft / 1,670 m · high 10,325 ft / 3,147 m

Nearby

South SisterPeak · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Teardrop PoolLake · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Hodge CrestPeak · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Carver LakeLake · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Camp LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Green LakesLake · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Three Sisters Loop TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
James Creek Trail #3546Hiking trail · 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.