Three Sisters Wilderness Area
This is one of the most beautiful wilderness area in the Oregon Cascades, with the highest concentration of 10,000-foot-plus peaks in all the Cascade Mountain Range. The wilderness area consists of a variety of ecotypes ranging from low-elevation old-growth Douglas-fir forests to subalpine and alpine ecosytems. The South Sister has a growing caldera that may be an indication of a future eruption. Second to Mt. Hood, the South Sister is probably the most climbed peak in Oregon. It is a nontechnical route of more than 5,000 vertical feet that is popular with everyone from Boy Scout troops to back-country skiers.
- Seasonal availability, based on snowpack and road conditions
Adventurous Spirits
The Central Cascades has seven themes that help to define the character of the region. This location is an example of Adventurous Spirits. Here are more locations that exemplify this theme:
Central Cascades Geotourism Map
