Black Crater
About this peak
Black Crater is a broken cinder cone on the northern edge of the Three Sisters Wilderness, with a glacier-carved cirque and some of the best views of the Three Sisters. The recommended route is via the Black Crater Trail, about 7.3 miles round trip with roughly 2,260 feet of gain. The trailhead is near Windy Point on Highway 242, and the trail enters the wilderness shortly after the start. A free self-issue wilderness permit is needed for day use from June 15 to October 15.
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Hazards
A strenuous day of about 7.3 miles with roughly 2,260 feet of gain on a volcanic cone, so carry plenty of water and layers. From June 15 to October 15 a free self-issue wilderness permit is required for day use at the trailhead. Wilderness rules apply: groups must be smaller than 12, bicycles and drones are prohibited, and everything must be packed out.
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