Beginning in the summer of 2015 the FNO team reached out to some of our favorite explorers/bloggers/adventurers in the outdoor and travel industries for their favorite treks. We have compiled some of the coolest hikes on earth thanks to our contributors, and tacked on trails to our ever-growing wish list. We have no doubt you'll add some to your list too!
FNO Takes you to the state of: Oregon
Where are you (park, forest, etc.): Three Sisters Wilderness
Nearest town (s): Bend, Oregon
How long is this hike: The trail is 2.5 miles hiking each direction
On your toughness scale (1 easiest, 10 toughest): 3-4; easy to moderate at times
Where are you (park, forest, etc.): Three Sisters Wilderness
Nearest town (s): Bend, Oregon
How long is this hike: The trail is 2.5 miles hiking each direction
On your toughness scale (1 easiest, 10 toughest): 3-4; easy to moderate at times
Directions to Trailhead
1. Take Cascade Lakes highway from Bend past Mt. Bachelor.
2. Take road to the north to Todd Lake (NF-370), and continute straight on past Todd Lake which will be on the left
3. After about 4 miles take NF-380 to the left and the trailhead is about 1 mile after this turn.
1. Take Cascade Lakes highway from Bend past Mt. Bachelor.
2. Take road to the north to Todd Lake (NF-370), and continute straight on past Todd Lake which will be on the left
3. After about 4 miles take NF-380 to the left and the trailhead is about 1 mile after this turn.
Tell us about it:
Getting to the trailhead is equally as hard as the hike if not harder. One site I was looking at before attempting this hike called it one of the hardest roads in Oregon, but I didnt feel it was that tough to do in our 2000 Subaru Outback which does not really have THAT great of clearance. It is highly reccomended that you have a high clearance vehicle to make it to the trailhead, but like I said, if youre careful, an Outback can make it there. If your car is not up for that tricky road and you want to do the hike, you'll have a longer trek ahead of you, and can start at Green Lakes Trail Head.
Getting to the trailhead is equally as hard as the hike if not harder. One site I was looking at before attempting this hike called it one of the hardest roads in Oregon, but I didnt feel it was that tough to do in our 2000 Subaru Outback which does not really have THAT great of clearance. It is highly reccomended that you have a high clearance vehicle to make it to the trailhead, but like I said, if youre careful, an Outback can make it there. If your car is not up for that tricky road and you want to do the hike, you'll have a longer trek ahead of you, and can start at Green Lakes Trail Head.
The trail to No Name Lake is well maintained and a fairly easy 2.5 miles in each direction. It will lead you through a forested section as well as lots of lava rock. Taking time to look back will give you stunning views of Mt. Bachelor and other surrounding volcanic mountains of the area. As the trail continues to climb towards the lake, you will get cloesr and closer to Broken Top, which will be on your left and the colors of the rock and layers kept my camera contantly snapping and my mind in awe. Even in August, when I did this hike, there were snow patches here and there with flowering vegetation by creek sides which made for a really nice color contrast and compliment to the beautiful scene. Once you stumble upon No Name Lake, the trail follows along the lake rim to the right and up a ridge line which will give you stunning close up views of the eastside of North, Middle and South Sister. Turn around and you will see Broken Top in all its glory as well as Mt. Bachelor in the distance.
The entire day spent getting out there, hiking, lunching, and LOTS of picture taking, took us about 6 hours from Bend.
The entire day spent getting out there, hiking, lunching, and LOTS of picture taking, took us about 6 hours from Bend.
See any wildlife? Chipmunks and squirrels; classic Central Oregon "wildlife" hehe
Would you recommend? My hands down favorite hike to do in Central Oregon
Who are you?
Elena Pressprich
Avid skier, adventurer, photojournalistic photographer
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Would you recommend? My hands down favorite hike to do in Central Oregon
Who are you?
Elena Pressprich
Avid skier, adventurer, photojournalistic photographer
ElenaPressprich.com
Instagram: @findmeoutside
facebook.com/ElenaPressprich
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