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Proxy Falls Trail #3532
Beginning at Proxy Falls Trailhead, Proxy Falls Trail #3532 starts by heading west and immediately entering the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail continues south over an old lava flow, then entering a mixed conifer forest. This loop trail meets 2 trail junctions before ending back at the Proxy Falls Trailhead. The trail at the western junction follows a short ridge to a viewpoint of Lower Proxy Falls. The trail at the eastern junction follows a creek bed uphill to the Upper Proxy Falls.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. |
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| Operational Hours: | |
| Permit Info: | There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Three Sisters Wilderness from the Proxy Falls Trailhead.
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| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | |
| Closest Towns: | McKenzie Bridge, OR Sisters, OR |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Proxy Falls Trailhead |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:Access from:
- Proxy Falls Trailhead (fee site)
General Notes:
Travel loop as signed to help minimize trail congestion.
Picnic table at trailhead.
Close to:
- Mt. Washington Wilderness
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Alder Springs Campground
- Scott Lake Campground
- Dee Wright Observatory
- Pacific Crest Trail
Activities
Day Hiking
Some steep pitches first half mile.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Alerts & Warnings
- ACTIVE FIRES: Petes Lake, Lookout, Bedrock, etc.
- FIRE CLOSURES: Wiley, Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Public Use Restrictions (Fire Restrictions) in Effect
- Prescribed burn planned in McKenzie this fall
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada for summer
- Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam closed for construction June 5-Sept. 28, 2023
Related Information
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
Planning your next national forest adventure? There's an app for that! The Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App Now Available on Android and iOS Devices - Accessible Adventures Videos
See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
- Recreation Passes
Location