This hike offers great views of Three finger Jack and Mt Washington and Three Sisters as well as possible sightings of Mt. Goats at the base of TFJ along with wild flowers in the meadow.
Total Distance: 7.5 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1600 Ft
Trail Rating: Moderately Difficult
Please keep in mind that this hike requires a challenging scramble up to the saddle as well as going down to complete the loop. Thus some physical stamina is needed to complete.
What to bring: The 10 essentials, wear sturdy hiking boots, Bug repellent and light lunch or snack, trekking poles too. No Dogs allowed .
Expect to spend at least 7-8 hours on this outing.
Hike leader, John Sweat
The Central Oregon Nordic Club, PO Box 744, Bend, OR 97709, is chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Email: conordicclub@gmail.com