This is the boundary of the Three Sisters Wilderness along the South Sister Climbers Trail. Before you enter the wilderness, you need to obtain a permit at recreation.gov. And yes, there are rangers checking your permit along the trail.

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Trails in this area require a Central Cascades Wilderness permit, available from recreation.gov. Permits are issued in a rolling 10 day and 2 day out window, so check for permits 10 or 2 days prior to the day you wish to use the trail. These permits to both day and overnight use; it is important to obtain one before heading out.

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2. Devils Lake – View of Moraine Lake loop from Talapus Butte

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3. Devils Lake – View of Moraine Lake loop from Sisters

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Location: Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

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Three Sisters Wilderness boundary

1. Moraine Lake & Devils Lake loop via Moraine Lakes Trail — Deschutes National Forest

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