Obsidian Hiker Trailhead

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

This trailhead provides access to:

Obsidian Trail #3528
Obsidian Tie Trail
Scott Trail #3531
Pacific Crest Trail #2000

See trail pages for more information.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	11/4/24: Temporarily closed due to the Linton Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Operational Hours:	Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242) which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.
Fees:	$5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass. No payment accepted onsite.
Permit Info:	Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required between June 15 and October 15 for both day and overnight use at this trailhead. Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.
Restrictions:	Wilderness Regulations Weed Free Feed Required Special Area Regulations for Three Sisters Wilderness
Closest Towns:	McKenzie Bridge, OR Sisters, OR
Water:	No potable (drinking) water
Passes:	A valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment.
Information Center:	McKenzie River Ranger Station

General Information

Directions:

From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive east on Highway 126 about 2 miles to the junction of Highway 242. Travel northeast 17 miles on Highway 242 to Forest Road 250. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 250, and turn right at the next Y junction. At the next Y junction, turn right and follow the loop to the far end to find Obsidian Hiker Trailhead.