We will hike the Canyon Creek Meadows Trail from Jack Lake Trailhead, then continue up to Cirque Lake and the Viewpoint Saddle at the base of Three Fingered Jack, reaching an elevation of 6,490 ft. This hike is in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
Distance: 7.5 miles round-trip. Plan on spending 6-7 hours, including drive time to/from the trailhead.
Elevation Gain: 1,600 feet.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
What to Bring: Summer ten essentials, water, snack/lunch, and proper footwear (no sandals or tennis shoes). Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Number of Hikers: 12. We have a wilderness permit for 12 people.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. It is about a 45-min drive to the trailhead. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 am. Meet at the parking lot between Petsmart and Ashley Furniture in Cascade Center. Petsmart is located at 63455 N. Hwy 97, Bend, 97701, right off of NW Robal Ln and across from the new Costco. Trip leader will be driving a brown Ford truck.
Hikers coming from Redmond or Sisters can meet at the Village Green Park in Sisters at 8:30. Meet at the parking area in front of the bathrooms. Please let John Stephenson know if you will be meeting the group there.
Contact: John Stephenson (541) 968-3091
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
