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Head of the Metolius Observation Site
This site at the head of Metolius Springs offers great scenery and interpretative signs.
There is a parking area and a 1/8th of a mile paved trail to the Head of the Metolius.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Year-Around |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Sisters Ranger District 201 N. Pine Street PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-7700 |
General Information
Directions:From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 4.4 miles north on Forest Road 14.
Accessibility:
Restroom and picnic tables are accessible, but the viewing platform trail grade it too steep.
Activities
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Dec. 11, 2024)
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (November 15, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (October 11, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures
Related Information
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Maps
Location
Latitude :
44.43460
Longitude :
-121.63383
Elevation :
3000