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Elevation: 10,009 ft
GPS: 44.14859, -121.78388
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Shared By: Bruce Lacroix on Aug 28, 2013
Admins: Micah Klesick, Nate Ball

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The fourth tallest peak in Oregon. There are at least eleven routes on North Sister.

The rock is volcanic detritus.

Northwest Forest pass required at trailheads.

Getting There Suggest change

From Interstate 5 in Salem, drive route 22 east, toward the town of Sisters and Bend.

For West side routes, use the Mckenzie Pass Highway. From West Cascades scenic
byway (126), turn onto Mckenzie Pass Hwy, after 15 miles turn right for the signed Obsidian
trailhead.

From Interstate 5 in Eugene, drive route 126 east toward Bend.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park at trailhead.

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Classic Climbing Routes at North Sister

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow
 19
South Ridge
Snow, Alpine
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South Ridge
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4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow Snow, Alpine
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