11.9km
Total Distance
1,452m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A long climb to the summit of Oregon's third highest peak from the Devils Lake trailhead. The route ascends through forest and pumice slopes past Moraine Lake to a crater rim holding a small lake. The summit view spans the Cascade volcanoes in every direction.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring · 0.8km
    springs can run dry
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 3km
Parking
323m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 1.8km
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
South Sister Climber Trail

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Difficulty

5/5 · Very Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes