McKenize Pass Trail Area

Obsidian Trail # 3528

Required Permits Northwest Forest Pass needed? YES Wilderness: Self issue permit needed? NO Wilderness: Limited Entry permit needed? YES More information about permits Close To... Mt. Washington Wilderness Three Sisters Wilderness Alder Springs Campground Scott Lake Campground Dee Wright Observatory Pacific Crest Trail For more information... Read more about hiking safely and having fun in the Willamette National Forest on our Hiking/Trails page. Contact the McKenzie Ranger Station More contact information

Length: 4.2 miles

Elevation: Trail begins at 4800 ft. elevation and ends at about 6000 ft. elevation

Season: Summer to Fall

Usage: Heavy

Difficulty: Difficult

Water: Requires treatment

How to get there: From McKenzie River Ranger Station, drive east on Highway 126 about 2 miles to Highway 242. Drive 16.7 miles up Highway 242 to the Obsidian Trailhead.

Trail Description: This high elevation trail accesses the Pacific Crest Trail and the Obsidian Area of the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Comments: A Limited Entry Area Permit must be obtained in advance of trip.