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Middle Sister Climbing

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Elevation:	9,924 ft	3,025 m
GPS:	44.16639, -121.7727 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Bruce Lacroix on Aug 28, 2013
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Description

The fifth tallest peak in Oregon. There are at least five routes on Middle Sister.

Northwest Forest pass required to park at trailheads.
Special use permit required if climbing from the west side, and using the Obsidian Trail.

The rock is volcanic rubble.

Getting There

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(Closed in winter). 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.
Special use permit required if passing through Obsidian area.

3 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Sister

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

Easy Snow 18 ● North Ridge (Renfrew Glacier) Snow, Alpine
Mod. Snow 7 ● Southeast Ridge Snow, Alpine
Mod. Snow 14 ● North Ridge (Hayden Glacier) Snow, Alpine