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Tam McArthur Rim Trail

Mapped as Tam McArthur Rim Trail #4078

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

5.3 mi8.5 kmRound trip

≈1,247 ft≈380 mElevation gain

7,710 ft2,350 mHigh point

3 hr 1 minEstimated time

Moderate2.6 mi / 4.3 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, Tam Mcarthur Rim (#4078)

Trailhead: Tam Mcarthur Rim T.H.

Off Three Creek Lake Road, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.10081, -121.62238

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Overview

Tam McArthur Rim Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.3 mi / 8.5 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,247 ft / 380 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,710 ft / 2,350 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 1 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 6,529 ft / 1,990 m · high 7,710 ft / 2,350 m

Nearby

Little Three Creek Lake Trail #4076Hiking trail · 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Three Creek LakeLake · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Driftwood CampgroundCampground · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Little Three Creek LakeLake · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Park Meadow Trail #96AHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Tam McArthur Rim Horse Trail #4078.1Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Metolius-Windigo Trail #99Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Mrazek TrailHiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 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.