South Sister is a beautiful mountain with a trail to the summit. I have climbed that trail 7 times already. I took my boys to the summit at ages 7 and 8. Lakes surround this peak as well as one being at the summit itself....More

Oregon 3rd highest mountain, South Sisters is a perfect for well prepared and avid hikers. It can get cold in the morning hours and on the summit and roasting hot in the afternoon on the mid-mountain. The top third of the hike is on volcanic...More

You just got to do the hike to the top. one of the easiest mountains that you can climb and get to a glacier and totally worth the view. Be forewarned, volcanic mountain so gets a bit chausy/sandy the higher you go so come prepared...More

6 miles each way, direct trail. After the first 1.7 miles of switchbacks, flat and open with panoramic views then a steep hike up the business side of the south ridge. Take the time to explore the lake at the edge of the glacier before...More

We hiked it on 7/5/17. It was +90 degrees at the trailhead and there was still snow on the trail a couple miles into the hike. It is a pretty hike that hugs Fall Creek. There is a nice log footbridge over the creek within...More

Nice peaceful area took lots of pictures. Very trangel just a time to reflect. You need to stop and smell the roses.

South Sister is one of the Cascades' tallest mountains, and an active volcano (fortunately, not active in the last few years, but you never know). Enter the hike from Century Drive, and enjoy a long steady uphill through the woods. Great variety of volcanic rocks...More