South Sister Summit and Circumnavigation (OR)

Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

37.2 miles (59.9 km) · 8,872 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

South Sister Summit and Circumnavigation (OR) is a 37.2 mile loop route located in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. The route climbs 8,872 feet and descends 9,014 feet. The most significant ascent covers 5.9 miles and gains 4,693 feet. Vertical rate measures 241 feet of gain per mile. 59% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 83.65th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Oregon.