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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