Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
- Phone:
- 541-383-4000
Basics
- Length:
- 1.2 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4650 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4650 feet to 5650 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1000 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June to Nov
Description
This short trail connects to the Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000 (PCT) and on to a variety of loop trails that pass pristine lakes and old-growth mountain hemlock forest. Some of this landscape was scorched by a forest fire in 1998. Mosquitoes are a bit hungry early in the season.
The trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness Area shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day-use and overnight travel in the Wilderness from Memorial Day Weekend until Oct. 31. Permits are available at the trailhead.
Details
Length:
1.2 miles one-way
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4650
Elevation Range:
4650 feet to 5650
Elevation Change:
1000
Usage:
Light
Season:
June to Nov
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The Island Meadow Trail begins at the Elk Lake Trailhead, 33 miles west of Bend on Century Drive.
