The Best Hiking in Sisters

Peterson Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Peterson Ridge Overlook is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sisters, Oregon.

Whychus Creek Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Whychus Rim and Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Just outside of Sisters Oregon is the stunning and popular day hike to the summit Black Butte (Elevation 6,436 feet). At the top, spectacular views of the surrounding Cascades await the intrepid hiker. To get to the trailhead, turn off of Highway 22 onto National Forest Road (NFR) 11, also known...

The hardest part about getting to Skylight Cave is the drive. Start by coming from Sisters, Oregon, and use the driving directions below to find it. The Google Maps pin is accurate, and if you like coordinates, you can use 44°20'55.3"N 121°42'55.9"W as well. It's recommended you download an offli...

Just outside of Sisters, Oregon, near Bend, is a beautiful hike to a picturesque waterfall. It is rarely crowded thanks (and no thanks) to the Pole Creek Fire, which ravaged the area several years ago. Because of the fire, the hike and landscape have been drastically altered. What used to be a 2-...

The Black Crater Trailhead parking lot is accessed off the McKenzie Pass (Hwy 242). The trailhead starting elevation is 5,040ft. (using the iPhone app "Topo Maps". Great app) with a 3.8 Mile hike one way to the Black Crater Summit at 7,251ft of elevation. Some parts of the trail are steep and g...

Historic Black Butte Trail # 4026 is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Camp Sherman, Oregon.

Beautiful spot to set your tent up for a night or longer.About 12 spots scatter the immediate campground area, but while hiking we spotted several more dispersed throughout the towering Ponderosa Pine trees. Most of the spots circle a small lake. The ground in this site is a VERY soft dirt, perfe...

Begin your hike at the Lava Camp Lake Trailhead. The trail winds through a forest flush with hemlock and fir while opening up into black lava flows. Continue for a little over two miles until you reach North Matthieu Lake. This is your first stop. Go for a swim out to the little island and have a...

North Martthieu Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sisters, Oregon.

Fir Trail and Pine Trail Loop from South Trailhead is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Camp Sherman, Oregon.

West Metolius Loop from Camp Sherman is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Camp Sherman, Oregon.

Park Meadow Trail to Golden Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sisters, Oregon.

On your way to Proxy Falls from Bend? Stop by the Dee Wright Observatory to take some photos of the gorgeous mountains. The Observatory is at the summit of McKenzie Pass in Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Built right in the middle of a large lava flow, the open structure itself is actually construct...