Elk Creek Trail #3510
Beginning at Elk Creek Trailhead, Elk Creek Trail #3510 immediately heads up steep switchbacks around a ridge. The trail levels out at the top of the ridge, entering Three Sisters Wilderness and winding through open forested stands adjacent to meadows and swamps. The trail passes by several lakes before connecting with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 to the east.
At a Glance
Permit Info: | There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for trailheads entering the Three Sisters Wilderness accessing this trail.
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Usage: | Light |
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Water: | None, bring your own water |
Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
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Activities
Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- FIRE CLOSURES: Willamette Complex South (Chalk, Moss, Tire), Pyramid, Ore, etc.
- Public Use Restrictions (Fire Restrictions) in Effect
- Expected delay on Forest Service Road (FSR) 46
- Cougar Dam Crest Road intermittently closed through September 2024
- Alternate route to Dead Mountain and Salmon Creek Trailheads Sept. 11-13