오리건 주변 최고의 화산 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

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.

The geologic history of Oregon on display as you walk this trail is incredible. Interpretative signs explain many facets of the unique landscape - from the eruption history to the flora and fauna that live there. The volcanic history of Central Oregon is told here, and it is worth a stop!

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.

If you don't have time to climb or drive on the butte, you should still do this very easy hike. There are great views and boards that explain a lot of things well.

Lava Lands is one part of the gigantic Newberry Volcanic Monument around the Newberry Caldera. There are some nice, short trails that take you deeper into the moonlike lava landscape and up to a cinder cone that is even accessible by car. On a busy day or weekend, you might have to reserve a time slot to get up to there. The Visitor Center has interesting information and maps for you.

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 https://www.recreation.gov. And yes, there are rangers checking your permit along the trail.

The view at the summit of the South Sister is absolutely breathtaking! And you can be proud once you are up here. You will be treated with a 360° panorama toward the Middle and North Sister, Broken Top, Mount Bachelor, Mount Washington, Rock Mesa and the beautiful emerald-green lakes and ponds below you. You can hike a loop around the crater, but be careful along the ridge and especially closer to the glacier.

Before you continue your challenging ascend towards the summit of the South Sister, this is a great spot to catch your breath and eat a snack. The glacier-fed pond is a beautiful contrast to the red and grey volcanic rock all around you.