Crater Ditch Trailhead
This is an alternative trailhead to the Broken Top Trailhead. The access road for this trailhead (Forest Road 370 to Forest Road 380, past Todd Lake) is very rugged, and high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles are HIGHLY recommended. This is a heavily used trailhead and the public is reminded that wilderness permits are required.
Provides access to: Three Sisters Wilderness via a short trail from Crater Ditch trailhead and links up to the popular Green Lakes Trail.
This trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from this trailhead. See "Permit Info" below for more details.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
- Wilderness restrictions apply
- Maps of areas where special restrictions apply:
- Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the wilderness.
- Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock.
- Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water.
- Pack in / Pack out!
- “Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging or gathering vegetation or other forest items, i.e. rocks, etc.
- Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.04637777
Longitude: -121.6752695
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 24.0 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 3.2 miles north on Forest Road 4600-370 to junction with Road 4600-378, then go west to the end of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
